GeForce GTX 550 Ti vs GeForce GT 630

Speed and memory

In our performance index the GeForce GTX 550 Ti scores 1.3 and the GeForce GT 630 scores 1.2, which makes the GeForce GTX 550 Ti about 8% faster. That is a small gap, below what most people notice without a frame counter.

Both cards have 1 GB of video memory, so memory will not separate them.

In our estimates for popular games at 1080p on High, the biggest gap is in Cyberpunk 2077 (3 against 2 fps), and the smallest is in Fortnite (18 against 17 fps). Games that are light enough to run above 200 fps on both cards show little difference at all.

Power and value

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is rated at 116 W and the GeForce GT 630 at 65 W. With a mid-range processor that means a power supply of about 450 W for the first and 450 W for the second. The power draw is close enough that cooling and noise will be similar.

We do not have launch prices for both cards, so we cannot compare value. Check current listings for both.

Which one to buy

Choose the GeForce GTX 550 Ti if you want the faster card, and it also has at least as much memory. It makes the most sense at 1440p and above, or on a monitor with a high refresh rate.

Choose the GeForce GT 630 if the price gap matters more than the 8% speed difference, or if you want lower power draw and a quieter PC. Whichever you pick, check reviews for the games you play, because two cards with similar scores can differ in individual titles.