Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) vs HD Graphics P630
Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
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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. The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is positioned at rank #164 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the HD Graphics P630.
| Insight | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | HD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) and HD Graphics P630
Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 14 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,300 points.
HD Graphics P630
The HD Graphics P630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 5 2016. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,280 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) scores 1,300 and the HD Graphics P630 reaches 1,280 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is built on GCN while the HD Graphics P630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 192 (HD Graphics P630).
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | HD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,300+2% | 1,280 |
| Architecture | GCN | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm++ |
| Shading Units | 512+167% | 192 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | HD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics P630 has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | HD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 12 (12_1) (HD Graphics P630). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | HD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs Quick Sync Video (HD Graphics P630). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (HD Graphics P630).
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | HD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | Quick Sync Video |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | Quick Sync Video |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) draws 30W versus the HD Graphics P630's 15W — a 66.7% difference. The HD Graphics P630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 1W (HD Graphics P630). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | HD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 15W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 43.3 | 85.3+97% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) launched at $173 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the HD Graphics P630 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The HD Graphics P630 costs 100+% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.1 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs Infinity (HD Graphics P630) — the HD Graphics P630 offers Infinity% better value. The HD Graphics P630 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | HD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $173 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.1 | Infinity |
| Codename | Kaveri Spectre | Kaby Lake GT2 |
| Release | January 14 2014 | August 5 2016 |
| Ranking | #830 | #822 |
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