Radeon HD 6790
VS
Radeon 630

Radeon HD 6790 vs Radeon 630

AMD

Radeon HD 6790

2011Core: 840 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon 630

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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
625%
#285
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 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.

InsightRadeon HD 6790Radeon 630
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
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 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.

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

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 HD 6790 and Radeon 630

AMD

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.

AMD

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.

Graphics Performance

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

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

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 6790Radeon 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
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

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

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

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

FeatureRadeon HD 6790Radeon 630
MSRP
$149
$100-33%
Avg Price (30d)
$149
$50-66%
Performance per Dollar
10.5
31.5+200%
Codename
Barts
Polaris 23
Release
April 4 2011
May 13 2019
Ranking
#759
#757