GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GT 1030 and Geforce GTX 1050.
On raw speed the Geforce GTX 1050 comes out dramatically faster — about 200% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030.
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Geforce GTX 1050 vs GeForce GT 1030: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Geforce GTX 1050 vs GeForce GT 1030
The Geforce GTX 1050 is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The Geforce GTX 1050 packs 640 CUDA cores versus 384 on the GeForce GT 1030.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GT 1030 is the gentler choice at 30W versus 75W. The Geforce GTX 1050 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 75W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Geforce GTX 1050's memory is faster — 112 GB/s versus 48 GB/s (128-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 1050?
The Geforce GTX 1050 is the faster card by about 200%. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Geforce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | Samsung 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 384 | 640✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Geforce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,227 MHz | 1,354 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,468 MHz✓ | 1,455 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Geforce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Geforce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 75 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | May 2017 | Oct 2016 |