Mobility Radeon HD 4830 vs GeForce GT 630M
Mobility Radeon HD 4830
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 is positioned at rank 526 and the GeForce GT 630M is on rank 147, so the GeForce GT 630M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4830
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 630M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 630M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 4830.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $35), it costs 43% less, resulting in a 72% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+72%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 4830 and GeForce GT 630M
Mobility Radeon HD 4830
The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 512 points.
GeForce GT 630M
The GeForce GT 630M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 521 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 scores 512 and the GeForce GT 630M reaches 521 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce GT 630M uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4830) vs 384 (GeForce GT 630M). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4830) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 630M).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 512 | 521+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Kepler |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS+21% | 0.7296 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+400% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 630M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 630M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4830) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 630M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.0+9% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.0+21% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 4830) vs No (GeForce GT 630M). Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4830) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 630M).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo HD | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 630M's 45W — a 40% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4830) vs 350W (GeForce GT 630M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-33% | 45W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 17.1+47% | 11.6 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 costs 42.9% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 4830) vs 14.9 (GeForce GT 630M) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 offers 71.8% better value. The GeForce GT 630M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 | GeForce GT 630M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-43% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.6+72% | 14.9 |
| Codename | M98 | GK107 |
| Release | January 9 2009 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #927 | #828 |
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