Quadro vs GeForce GTX 1630
Quadro
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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. The Quadro is positioned at rank #215 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1630
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1630 is significantly newer (2022 vs 1999). The GeForce GTX 1630 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1630 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (1999 / Celsius (1999−2005)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $90 for the GeForce GTX 1630, it costs 44% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 80.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+80.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($90) |
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 and GeForce GTX 1630
Quadro
The Quadro is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 1999. It features the Celsius architecture. The core clock speed is 135 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 220 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.
GeForce GTX 1630
The GeForce GTX 1630 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: 4,992 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro scores 5,000 and the GeForce GTX 1630 reaches 4,992 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro is built on Celsius while the GeForce GTX 1630 uses Turing, both on 220 nm vs 12 nm.
| Feature | Quadro | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,000 | 4,992 |
| Architecture | Celsius | Turing |
| Process Node | 220 nm | 12 nm |
| ROPs | 4 | 16+300% |
| TMUs | 4 | 32+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1630 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1630 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | Quadro | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Quadro) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1630). Decoder: MPEG-2 Acceleration vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (Quadro) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1630).
| Feature | Quadro | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 6th gen |
| Decoder | MPEG-2 Acceleration | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1630's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1630). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 60°C |
| Perf/Watt | 66.7 | 66.6 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 1630 launched at $150 and now averages $90. The Quadro costs 44.4% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 100.0 (Quadro) vs 55.5 (GeForce GTX 1630) — the Quadro offers 80.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 1999).
| Feature | Quadro | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | $150-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-44% | $90 |
| Performance per Dollar | 100.0+80% | 55.5 |
| Codename | NV10 | TU117 |
| Release | 1999 | June 28 2022 |
| Ranking | #900 | #444 |
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