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 Radeon RX Vega 56 comes out dramatically faster — about 1100% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030.
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Radeon RX Vega 56 vs GeForce GT 1030: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX Vega 56 vs GeForce GT 1030
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is dramatically faster, around 1100% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GT 1030 is the gentler choice at 30W versus 210W. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 210W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX Vega 56 carries 8GB versus 2GB on the GeForce GT 1030. The extra 6GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GT 1030 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX Vega 56 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 GT 1030 or Radeon RX Vega 56?
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is the faster card by about 1100%. 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 Radeon RX Vega 56 better than the GeForce GT 1030?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GT 1030 or the Radeon RX Vega 56?
Does the Radeon RX Vega 56 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 384 | 3,584✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,227 MHz✓ | 1,156 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,468 MHz | 1,471 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 2048-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 6 Gbps✓ | 1.6 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 48 GB/s | 409.6 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 210 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2017 | Aug 2017 |