Radeon 625 vs HD Graphics 630
Radeon 625
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HD Graphics 630
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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 Radeon 625 is positioned at rank 357 and the HD Graphics 630 is on rank 350, so the HD Graphics 630 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 625
Performance Per Dollar HD Graphics 630
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 625 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 625 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The HD Graphics 630 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The HD Graphics 630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 625 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon 625 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The HD Graphics 630 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $50 for the Radeon 625, it costs 40% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 71.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 625 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+71.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 Radeon 625 and HD Graphics 630
Radeon 625
The Radeon 625 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,077 points.
HD Graphics 630
The HD Graphics 630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,111 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 625 scores 1,077 and the HD Graphics 630 reaches 1,111 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 625 is built on GCN 3.0 while the HD Graphics 630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 625) vs 192 (HD Graphics 630). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 625) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 630). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 625 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,077 | 1,111+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm++ |
| Shading Units | 384+100% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS+105% | 0.384 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1024 MHz+2% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 8+167% | 3 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 625 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon 625 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics 630 has 0 MB. The Radeon 625 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon 625 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 625 draws 50W versus the HD Graphics 630's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The HD Graphics 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 625) vs 1W (HD Graphics 630). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon 625 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 15W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 21.5 | 74.1+245% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 625 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the HD Graphics 630 launched at $100 and now averages $30. The HD Graphics 630 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (Radeon 625) vs 37.0 (HD Graphics 630) — the HD Graphics 630 offers 72.1% better value. The Radeon 625 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon 625 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.5 | 37.0+72% |
| Codename | Polaris 24 | Kaby Lake GT2 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | January 1 2017 |
| Ranking | #858 | #823 |
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