Radeon 630 vs Radeon HD 6790

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 Radeon 630 is positioned at rank #292 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 630

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

98%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

95%

#282

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

689%

#284

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

625%

#285

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

623%

#289

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

567%

#290

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

563%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

99%

#297

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

97%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

95%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

95%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

95%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

95%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 630 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The Radeon 630 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6790 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6790 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon 630	Radeon HD 6790
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 630 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $149 for the Radeon HD 6790, it costs 66% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 199.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 630	Radeon HD 6790
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+199.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($149)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 630 and Radeon HD 6790

Radeon 630

The Radeon 630 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,575 points.

Radeon HD 6790

The Radeon HD 6790 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 840 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,567 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 630 scores 1,575 and the Radeon HD 6790 reaches 1,567 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 630 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 6790 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 630) vs 800 (Radeon HD 6790). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 630) vs 1.344 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6790).

Feature	Radeon 630	Radeon HD 6790
G3D Mark Score	1,575	1,567
Architecture	GCN 4.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512	800+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	1.344 TFLOPS+8%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 630	Radeon HD 6790
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 630 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6790 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 6790 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon 630	Radeon HD 6790
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 630 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6790's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 630) vs 450W (Radeon HD 6790). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon 630	Radeon HD 6790
TDP	50W-67%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	—	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	31.5+203%	10.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 630 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 6790 launched at $149 and now averages $149. The Radeon 630 costs 66.4% less ($99 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.5 (Radeon 630) vs 10.5 (Radeon HD 6790) — the Radeon 630 offers 200% better value. The Radeon 630 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).