GeForce GT 1030 vs Radeon RX 560
On raw speed the Radeon RX 560 comes out dramatically faster — about 100% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. But the GeForce GT 1030 is the better value, undercutting it by $702 EUR for the performance you get.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GT 1030 is the clear winner, offering 355.0% better value than Radeon RX 560.
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Radeon RX 560 vs GeForce GT 1030: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 560 vs GeForce GT 1030
The Radeon RX 560 is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GT 1030 currently lists from $87 EUR, $702 EUR less than the Radeon RX 560 at $789 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce GT 1030 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~355% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 560 still sits about $690 EUR above its $99 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 30W against 60W, the GeForce GT 1030 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GT 1030 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 560 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 560?
Choose the Radeon RX 560 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GT 1030 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 560 better than the GeForce GT 1030?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GT 1030 or the Radeon RX 560?
Is the Radeon RX 560 worth the extra $702 EUR over the GeForce GT 1030?
Which should you buy: GeForce GT 1030 or Radeon RX 560?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 384 | 1,024✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,227 MHz✓ | 1,175 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,468 MHz✓ | 1,275 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 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 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 60 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | May 2017 | Apr 2017 |