GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 570 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GT 1030, leading by roughly 300% in our performance index. The GeForce GT 1030, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,160 cheaper.

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VS
Price
$1270
Perf Index
8%
Value Score
0.006
VRAM4GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP150W
NVIDIA
GeForce GT 1030
Price
$110
Perf Index
2%
Value Score
0.018
VRAM2GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP30W

Radeon RX 570 vs GeForce GT 1030: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 570 vs GeForce GT 1030

The Radeon RX 570 is dramatically faster, around 300% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GT 1030 starts at $110 against $1,270 for the Radeon RX 570. Despite being slower, the GeForce GT 1030 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~189% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 570 still sits about $1,101 above its $169 MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GT 1030 draws just 30W versus 150W for the Radeon RX 570, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 4GB against 2GB, the Radeon RX 570 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GT 1030's 2GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX 570 brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, while the GeForce GT 1030 offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 570 or GeForce GT 1030?

Choose the Radeon RX 570 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 570 better than the GeForce GT 1030?

The Radeon RX 570 is dramatically faster, roughly 300% ahead. The GeForce GT 1030 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 570 or the GeForce GT 1030?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 570 worth the extra $1,160 over the GeForce GT 1030?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GT 1030 comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 570 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 4GB (vs 2GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.