Radeon HD 6630M vs GeForce GTX 1060

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 HD 6630M is positioned at rank #81 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 HD 6630M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

318%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

305%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

302%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

301%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

301%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

299%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

295%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

294%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

291%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

290%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

287%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

286%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

281%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

281%

#66

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

350%

#78

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100

92%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

64%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

63%

#81

Radeon HD 6630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#83

Radeon R9 A375

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

#85

Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

89%

#86

Radeon R5 A6-7480

MSRP: $35|Avg: $30

87%

#87

GeForce GT 710

MSRP: $35|Avg: $50

77%

#89

GeForce GT 740

MSRP: $89|Avg: $89

70%

#90

Radeon R7 A8-7680

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

69%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

68%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

64%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1369.2% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (6 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6630M.

Insight	Radeon HD 6630M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1369.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1369.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+500%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Radeon HD 6630M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6630M and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon HD 6630M

The Radeon HD 6630M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 685 points. Launch price was $180.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6630M scores 685 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 1369.2%. The Radeon HD 6630M is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6630M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6630M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon HD 6630M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	685	10,064+1369%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1280	2560+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.92 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+362%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L1 Cache	320 KB	960 KB+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6630M	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6630M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6630M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 6630M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	6 GB+500%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	192 GB/s
Bus Width	System	192-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6630M draws 186W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 3.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6630M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin.