GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GT 1030, leading by roughly 700% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GT 1030: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GT 1030
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, around 700% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GT 1030 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 384 on the GeForce GT 1030.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GT 1030 pulls less power (30W vs 180W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX 1080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 2GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GT 1030's 2GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1080's memory is also faster — 320 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 GTX 1080 or GeForce GT 1030?
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster card by about 700%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.