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Radeon R9 M275
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HD Graphics 630
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon R9 M275 is positioned at rank 543 and the HD Graphics 630 is on rank 350, so the HD Graphics 630 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M275
Performance Per Dollar HD Graphics 630
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M275 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 630.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M275 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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
The HD Graphics 630 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the HD Graphics 630 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $300), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 896.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M275 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+896.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 R9 M275 and HD Graphics 630
Radeon R9 M275
The Radeon R9 M275 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $799.99.
HD Graphics 630
The HD Graphics 630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,111 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M275 scores 1,115 and the HD Graphics 630 reaches 1,111 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M275 is built on GCN 1.0 while the HD Graphics 630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M275) vs 192 (HD Graphics 630). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M275) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 630). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,115 | 1,111 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm++ |
| Shading Units | 640+233% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.184 TFLOPS+208% | 0.384 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1000 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 16+433% | 3 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | HD Graphics 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M275 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics 630 has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 M275 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 64 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M275 draws 75W versus the HD Graphics 630's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The HD Graphics 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M275) vs 1W (HD Graphics 630). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 14.9 | 74.1+397% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M275 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the HD Graphics 630 launched at $100 and now averages $30. The HD Graphics 630 costs 90% less ($270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.7 (Radeon R9 M275) vs 37.0 (HD Graphics 630) — the HD Graphics 630 offers 900% better value. The HD Graphics 630 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $100-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $30-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.7 | 37.0+900% |
| Codename | Venus | Kaby Lake GT2 |
| Release | January 28 2014 | January 1 2017 |
| Ranking | #851 | #823 |
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