GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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 $620 for the performance you get.
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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 $110, $620 less than the Radeon RX 560 at $730. Despite being slower, the GeForce GT 1030 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~232% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 560 still sits about $631 above its $99 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.