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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£150
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • Memory bus width: 64 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 75 W

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.6

Technical Score

10.0%

9.0

User score

Poor
3.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

2.9

Performance

24.0%

1.6

Memory

12.0%

5.3

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.6

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.6

Design

4.0%

5.8

Connectivity & Media

Poor
9.0

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.5

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 6.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

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    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.7
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.4
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.1
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.7
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1630 is an entry-level graphics card launched in 2022, built on the 12nm Turing architecture with a TU117-150-KA-A1 GPU. It features 512 CUDA cores, a boost clock speed of 1785 MHz, and 4 GB of GDDR6 memory operating on a narrow 64-bit bus with a bandwidth of 96 GB/s. Key advantages include its low 75W power consumption—often requiring no external power connectors—and support for the NVENC encoder, making it suitable for compact HTPCs or basic 1080p esports gaming. However, significant drawbacks include its poor price-to-performance ratio compared to the GTX 1650 or RX 6400, lack of DLSS or ray-tracing support, and inability to handle modern AAA titles at high settings.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

2.9

Performance

24.0%

1.6

Memory

12.0%

5.3

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.6

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.6

Design

4.0%

5.8

Connectivity & Media

3.6
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a technical score of 3.63 points, which is lower than that of 92.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.5

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

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9.0
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a user score of 8.95 points, which is higher than that of 76.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
10
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

5.8
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.8 points, which is lower than 86.1% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

2086 points
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 scores 2086 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 94.8% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

2,108 points
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 scores 2108 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 76.9% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

4 GB
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has 4 GB of VRAM, which is less than 88% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

64 bit
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 uses a 64 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 97.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

96 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 reaches 96 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 96.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

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DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

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OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

3
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 supports up to 3 displays, which is fewer than 92.3% of graphics cards and equal to 5.8% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

1
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 89.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

75 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a TDP of 75 W, which is lower than that of 90.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

75 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 draws 75 W under peak load, which is lower than 91.1% of graphics cards and equal to 2.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

300 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 recommends a 300 W PSU, which is lower than that of 95.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

75 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a board power limit of 75 W, which is lower than that of 91.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

145 mm
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 is 145 mm long, which is shorter than 98.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

111 mm
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 89.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 vs the average graphics card

  • 65.1% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.75 W vs 215 W
  • 53.8% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.300 W vs 650 W
  • 140.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 is shorter than the average graphics card (145 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 is shorter than the average graphics card (145 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.145 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.111 mm vs 127 mm
  • 65.9% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.75 W vs 220 W
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 3.53x cheaper
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£150 vs £530).
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£150 vs £530).£150 vs £530
  • 11.9% higher user score
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.95 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.95 vs 8.000).8.95 vs 8
  • Newer shader model
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 65.1% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 53.8% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 65.9% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 65.9% lower peak power draw
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 140.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 is shorter than the average graphics card (145 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Design
  • 28.6% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,785 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 32 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 152 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 84.8% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (57.1 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 82.7% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (28.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 48 fewer ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (16 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 81.6% lower gaming score
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (2,086 points vs 11,337 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 11,337 points.
  • 9.4% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,740 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 87.6% lower FP16 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (3.7 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 3,840 fewer FP32 units
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (512 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 55.6% lower compute score
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (2,108 points vs 4,745 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 4,745 points.
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 78.6% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (96 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 36.8% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (12,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 96.9% smaller L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (1 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 14.3% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.4x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No DLSS support
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • Worse SAM support
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • No sampler feedback
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 older
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,022 vs 2,023).
  • 78.5% fewer transistors
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (4,700 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer displays supported
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Not VR ready
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 1 fewer monitors per output type
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • Fewer NVENC sessions
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has fewer concurrent NVENC sessions than the average graphics card (3 vs 8). The average graphics card has 8 concurrent NVENC sessions.
  • No fan stop
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • No backplate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.64 bit vs 256 bit
  • 28.6% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,785 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,785 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1785 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 32 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.8 vs 40
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.4 GB vs 12 GB
  • 152 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.32 vs 184
  • 2.4x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.12 nm vs 5 nm
  • 84.8% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (57.1 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (57.1 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.57.12 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 78.6% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (96 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (96 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.96 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
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What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630?

  • Extremely low power consumption, making it one of the most efficient cards under load.
  • Operates very quietly and maintains low temperatures during use.
  • Compact physical design allows it to fit into almost any small-form-factor case.
  • Includes updated video encoders and more modern output options compared to the older GT 1030.
  • Some models do not require a dedicated power connector from the PSU.

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630?

  • Poor performance-per-dollar value compared to similarly priced alternatives like the RX 6400.
  • Slower than older 'budget' legends like the GTX 1050 Ti and even the RX 570.
  • Heavily constrained by a narrow 64-bit memory bus and only 4GB of VRAM.
  • Unplayable frame rates in modern AAA games at 1080p, even on medium settings.
  • Lacks support for modern features like Ray Tracing, AI acceleration, and DLSS.
  • Often requires a 6-pin power connector on many models despite its low performance level.

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04/08/2022
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07/07/2022
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The TechSpot review describes the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1630 as a deeply flawed budget card, citing its severely limited 512 CUDA cores and 64-bit memory bus as major performance bottlenecks. Gaming benchmarks showed abysmal performance at 1080p, with the card often trailing behind older, cheaper hardware like the GTX 1050 Ti by as much as 52%. While offering stable driver support and...Read more

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06/07/2022
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28/06/2022
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29/06/2022
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28/06/2022
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