Quadro FX 4700 X2 vs GeForce GT 630
Quadro FX 4700 X2
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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 Quadro FX 4700 X2 is positioned at rank 401 and the GeForce GT 630 is on rank 126, so the GeForce GT 630 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 4700 X2
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 630
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 630 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 630 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $20 for the GeForce GT 630, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 31.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 Quadro FX 4700 X2 and GeForce GT 630
Quadro FX 4700 X2
The Quadro FX 4700 X2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 676 points. Launch price was $1,799.
GeForce GT 630
The GeForce GT 630 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2022. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 685 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 4700 X2 scores 676 and the GeForce GT 630 reaches 685 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT 630 uses Turing, both on 55 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 512 (GeForce GT 630). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 630).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 676 | 685+1% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 512+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4623 TFLOPS | 1.828 TFLOPS+295% |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 1 MB+426% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 4700 X2 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 630 has 2 GB. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.19 MB (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 1 MB (GeForce GT 630) — the GeForce GT 630 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.19 MB | 1 MB+426% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 4700 X2 draws 150W versus the GeForce GT 630's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GT 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 300W (GeForce GT 630). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 78 |
| Perf/Watt | 4.5 | 9.1+102% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 4700 X2 launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GT 630 launched at $69 and now averages $20. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 45.1 (Quadro FX 4700 X2) vs 34.3 (GeForce GT 630) — the Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers 31.5% better value. The GeForce GT 630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4700 X2 | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999 | $69-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.1+31% | 34.3 |
| Codename | GT200B | TU117 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | June 28 2022 |
| Ranking | #884 | #444 |
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