
Radeon Pro Vega 16 vs GeForce GTX 1630

Radeon Pro Vega 16
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1630
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 16.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 16 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1630 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro Vega 16 and GeForce GTX 1630

Radeon Pro Vega 16
The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,809 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 Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 4,809 and the GeForce GTX 1630 reaches 4,992 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce GTX 1630 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 1630). Raw compute: 2.437 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1630). Boost clocks: 1190 MHz vs 1785 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 16 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,809 | 4,992+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+100% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.437 TFLOPS+33% | 1.828 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1190 MHz | 1785 MHz+50% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 16 | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro Vega 16 comes with 0 MB 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 | Radeon Pro Vega 16 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 1630). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 16 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1630). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1630).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 16 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | NVENC 6th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 16 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1630's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1630). Power connectors: Integrated vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 60°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 16 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 300W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | None |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 60°C-25% |
| Perf/Watt | 64.1 | 66.6+4% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 16 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTX 1630 launched at $150 and now averages $90. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 costs 100+% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs 55.5 (GeForce GTX 1630) — the Radeon Pro Vega 16 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce GTX 1630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 16 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $90 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 55.5 |
| Codename | Vega 12 | TU117 |
| Release | November 14 2018 | June 28 2022 |
| Ranking | #451 | #444 |
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