GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GT 1030 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 300% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030.
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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs GeForce GT 1030: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs GeForce GT 1030
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is dramatically faster, around 300% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti packs 768 CUDA cores versus 384 on the GeForce GT 1030.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GT 1030 is the gentler choice at 30W versus 75W. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 75W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti carries 4GB versus 2GB on the GeForce GT 1030. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti's memory is also faster — 112 GB/s versus 48 GB/s (128-bit vs 64-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GT 1030 or GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the faster card by about 300%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti better than the GeForce GT 1030?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GT 1030 or the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?
Does the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | Samsung 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 384 | 768✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,227 MHz | 1,290 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,468 MHz✓ | 1,392 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 128-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 6 Gbps | 7 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 48 GB/s | 112 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 75 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | May 2017 | Oct 2016 |