Intel HD Graphics 630 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480
The GeForce GTX 480 has 190% better performance than the HD Graphics 630 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 480 has 6% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU
The Intel HD Graphics 630 is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q3 2016. It is built on the Generation 9.5 GPU microarchitecture (codename Kaby Lake GT2) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The HD Graphics 630 has System Shared of memory. This gives it a memory bandwidth of System Dependent, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The HD Graphics 630 includes 192 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 350 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,000 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 3 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The HD Graphics 630 has the 409th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.33% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2010 with a MSRP of $499. It is built on the Fermi GPU microarchitecture (codename GF100) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 480 has 1,536 MB of GDDR5 memory, with a 924 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 177.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GTX 480 includes 480 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 700 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 60 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 480 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, mini-HDMI 1.3a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 480 has the 272nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.86% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 5,014 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.05. This is the 112th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | HD Graphics 630 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | Fermi |
| Market Segment | Integrated | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2016 | Q1 2010 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $499 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 480 has 190% better performance than the HD Graphics 630 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The HD Graphics 630 is ranked 409th with a score of 1,729, and the GeForce GTX 480 is ranked 272nd with a score of 5,014.
The GeForce GTX 480 has 15% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
GeForce GTX 480's 10.05 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 6,194 | +258% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 5,378 | +211% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 5,014 | +190% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 4,727.5 | +173% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 4,342 | +151% |
| UHD Graphics 620 | 1,744 | +1% |
| Radeon R7 (Kaveri) | 1,734 | +0% |
| HD Graphics 630 | 1,729 | |
| Radeon RX Vega 3 | 1,723.5 | -0% |
| Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | 1,720 | -1% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon HD 6870 | 17.65 | +76% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 14.15 | +41% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 13.11 | +31% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 12.44 | +24% |
| Radeon HD 6450 | 11.33 | +13% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 10.05 | |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | HD Graphics 630 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 368 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 425 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 9,715 | -- |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 1,067 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 1,975 | 4,982 (+152.25%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 51.7 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,109 | 4,106 (+270.24%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 266 | 435 (+63.53%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 18.8 | -- |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 20.7 | -- |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | HD Graphics 630 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Kaby Lake GT2 | GF100 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | Fermi |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Transistors | -- | 3,100 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | HD Graphics 630 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | System Shared | 1,536 MB |
| Memory Type | System Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | 177.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | System Shared | 924 MHz |
| Memory Interface | System Shared | 384 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | -- | 768 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | HD Graphics 630 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | Ring Bus | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | 250 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | Motherboard Dependent | DVI, mini-HDMI 1.3a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | HD Graphics 630 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 192 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 480 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 15 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 24 | 60 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 3 | 48 |
| Core Clock Speed | 350 MHz | 700 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,000 MHz | -- |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | HD Graphics 630 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 3 GPixel/s | 21.03 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 24 GTexel/s | 42.06 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 384 GFLOPS | 1,345 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 96 GFLOPS | 168.1 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | HD Graphics 630 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.1 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.