GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 560 is the clear winner, offering 16.6% better value than GeForce GT 1030.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 560 comes out dramatically faster — about 100% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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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 $46 EUR, $33 EUR less than the Radeon RX 560 at $78 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 560 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 17%. The GeForce GT 1030 is trading below its $79 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
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?
The Radeon RX 560 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GT 1030 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 560 better than the GeForce GT 1030?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GT 1030 or the Radeon RX 560?
Is the Radeon RX 560 worth the extra $33 EUR over the GeForce GT 1030?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 384 | 1,024✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,227 MHz✓ | 1,175 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,468 MHz✓ | 1,275 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 60 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | May 2017 | Apr 2017 |