GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 1100% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the clear winner, offering 1957.9% better value than GeForce GT 1030.
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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce GT 1030: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce GT 1030
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 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. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti packs 2,432 CUDA cores versus 384 on the GeForce GT 1030.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti currently lists from $51 EUR, $36 EUR less than the GeForce GT 1030 at $87 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 1958%. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GT 1030 is the gentler choice at 30W versus 180W. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 180W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 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. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 48 GB/s (256-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 1070 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 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 GT 1030 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 384 | 2,432✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,227 MHz | 1,607 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,468 MHz | 1,683 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 6 Gbps | 8 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 48 GB/s | 256.3 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 180 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2017 | Nov 2017 |