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GeForce GTX 1630 vs Radeon RX 6400

Quick Verdict

Performance-wise the Radeon RX 6400 is out front, dramatically faster, roughly 50% up on the GeForce GTX 1630. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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VS
NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1630
Price
AED 2,536
Performance
4/100
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

AMD Radeon
RX 6400
Price
AED 999
Performance
6/100
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Stream Processors (768 vs 512)
+33% Bandwidth (128 GB/s vs 96 GB/s)
+30% Boost Clock (2,321 MHz vs 1,785 MHz)

Radeon RX 6400 vs GeForce GTX 1630: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6400 vs GeForce GTX 1630

The Radeon RX 6400 is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1630. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 6400 starts at $999 AED against $2,536 AED for the GeForce GTX 1630. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6400 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 281%. The Radeon RX 6400 still sits about $840 AED above its $159 AED MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1630 still sits about $2,387 AED above its $149 AED MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6400 sips power at 53W next to the GeForce GTX 1630's 75W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1630 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6400 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1630 or Radeon RX 6400?

The Radeon RX 6400 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1630 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6400 better than the GeForce GTX 1630?

The Radeon RX 6400 is dramatically faster, roughly 50% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1630 or the Radeon RX 6400?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX 1630 worth the extra $1,537 AED over the Radeon RX 6400?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6400 comes out ahead.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1630 or Radeon RX 6400?

The Radeon RX 6400 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1630 if you find it at a steep discount.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1630 and Radeon RX 6400
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1630Radeon RX 6400
ArchitectureTuringRDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC N6
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)512768
Ray Tracing Cores12

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1630 and Radeon RX 6400
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1630Radeon RX 6400
Base Clock1,740 MHz1,923 MHz
Boost Clock1,785 MHz2,321 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1630 and Radeon RX 6400
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1630Radeon RX 6400
VRAM Capacity4 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus64-bit64-bit
Memory Speed12 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth96 GB/s128 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1630 and Radeon RX 6400
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1630Radeon RX 6400
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x4
TDP75 W53 W
Power ConnectorsNoneNone
ReleasedJun 2022Jan 2022