GeForce GT 1030 vs Geforce GTX 1050
The Geforce GTX 1050 pulls ahead here — in a different league, about 200% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. But the GeForce GT 1030 is the better value, undercutting it by $4,098 BRL for the performance you get.
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Geforce GTX 1050 vs GeForce GT 1030: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Geforce GTX 1050 vs GeForce GT 1030
The Geforce GTX 1050 is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The Geforce GTX 1050 packs 640 CUDA cores versus 384 on the GeForce GT 1030.
Price & Value
Pricing has the GeForce GT 1030 at $695 BRL, $4,098 BRL under the Geforce GTX 1050's $4,792 BRL. Despite being slower, the GeForce GT 1030 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~130% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GT 1030 still sits about $616 BRL above its $79 BRL MSRP. The Geforce GTX 1050 still sits about $4,683 BRL above its $109 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 30W vs 75W, the GeForce GT 1030 is the gentler load on your system. The Geforce GTX 1050's extra power draw buys more performance per watt, not just more heat — worth it if your PSU has the headroom.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Geforce GTX 1050's memory is 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?
Choose the Geforce GTX 1050 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 Geforce GTX 1050 better than the GeForce GT 1030?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GT 1030 or the Geforce GTX 1050?
Is the Geforce GTX 1050 worth the extra $4,098 BRL over the GeForce GT 1030?
Which should you buy: GeForce GT 1030 or Geforce GTX 1050?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Geforce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | Samsung 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 384 | 640✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Geforce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,227 MHz | 1,354 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,468 MHz✓ | 1,455 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Geforce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Geforce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 75 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | May 2017 | Oct 2016 |