GeForce GTX 1630
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
4,992
MSRP
$150
AVG Price
$90
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.
Overview
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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1630
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 1630 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
ARC Raiders
Civilization VI
Counter-Strike 2
Delta Force
Destiny 2
Hogwarts Legacy
League of Legends
Left 4 Dead 2
Marvel Rivals
Path of Exile 2
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 1630 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1630 scores 4,992 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Turing (2018−2022) architecture (codename: TU117), manufactured on a 12 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 512 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.828 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1785 MHz from a base of 1740 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 4,992 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Turing (2018−2022) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | TU117 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 12 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 512 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 32 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 16 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1785 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1740 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 1.828 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 57.12 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 4,700 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #444 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1630 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus, delivering 96 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 14 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 96 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 512 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 Ultimate |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 7.5 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x DVI-D, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DisplayPort 1.4a — supports up to 3 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen, decoder: NVDEC 4th gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|
| DVI-D PortsNumber of DVI-D display connectors | 1x |
| HDMI 2.0b PortsNumber of HDMI 2.0b display connectors | 1x |
| DisplayPort 1.4a PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.4a display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 3 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 6th gen |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | NVDEC 4th gen |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1630 draws 75 Watt under load (TDP) — a 300W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: None. Physical size: 145mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 328g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 60°C under load.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 75 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 300W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | None |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 145mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 328g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 35°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 60°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $90 (MSRP: $150), the GeForce GTX 1630 delivers 55 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #444 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $90 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #444 |
| Release Date | June 28 2022 |
| Release Year | 2022 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 |
| Vram | 4 GB |
| L1 Cache | 512 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB |
| Core Clock | 1740 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1785 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps |
| Shading Units | 512 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 GB/s |
| Memory Bus Width | 64-bit |
| Transistor Count | 4,700 million |
| Frame Generation | NVIDIA Reflex: No | DLSS Frame Generation: No | DLSS Super Resolution: No |
| Texture Fill Rate | 57.12 |
| Manufacturing Process | 12 nm |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 75 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 1.828 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | TU117 |
| Architecture | Turing (2018−2022) |
| Release Date | June 28 2022 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 444 |
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