GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GT 1030 is the clear winner, offering 23.5% better value than GeForce GTX 1070.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1070 comes out dramatically faster — about 1000% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. But the GeForce GT 1030 is the better value, undercutting it by $573 EUR for the performance you get.
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GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GT 1030: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GT 1030
The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster, around 1000% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1070 packs 1,920 CUDA cores versus 384 on the GeForce GT 1030.
Price & Value
The GeForce GT 1030 currently lists from $46 EUR, $573 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1070 at $619 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce GT 1030 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~24% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GT 1030 is trading below its $79 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1070 still sits about $240 EUR above its $379 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GT 1030 is the gentler choice at 30W versus 150W. The GeForce GTX 1070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 150W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1070 carries 8GB versus 2GB on the GeForce GT 1030. The extra 6GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1070's memory is also faster — 256 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 GT 1030 or GeForce GTX 1070?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1070 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 1070 better than the GeForce GT 1030?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GT 1030 or the GeForce GTX 1070?
Is the GeForce GTX 1070 worth the extra $573 EUR over the GeForce GT 1030?
Does the GeForce GTX 1070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 384 | 1,920✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,227 MHz | 1,506 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,468 MHz | 1,683 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 6 Gbps | 8 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 48 GB/s | 256 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2017 | Jun 2016 |