GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce GTX 750
The GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 750 trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. Best performance and best value in one card here — the clear recommendation if you can afford it.
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GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce GTX 750: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce GTX 750
The GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 750 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
The GeForce GT 1030 currently lists from $14,498 JPY, $51,181 JPY less than the GeForce GTX 750 at $65,679 JPY. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GT 1030 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 353%. The GeForce GT 1030 still sits about $14,419 JPY above its $79 JPY MSRP. The GeForce GTX 750 still sits about $65,560 JPY above its $119 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 30W against 55W, the GeForce GT 1030 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a Samsung 14nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
VRAM favors the GeForce GT 1030 at 2GB versus 1GB on the GeForce GTX 750 — that extra 1GB matters most at 4K, with high-res texture packs, and for content-creation/local-AI work. The GeForce GTX 750's memory is also faster — 80 GB/s versus 48 GB/s (128-bit vs 64-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GT 1030 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 750 (Pascal vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GT 1030 or GeForce GTX 750?
The GeForce GT 1030 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 GTX 750 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GT 1030 better than the GeForce GTX 750?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GT 1030 or the GeForce GTX 750?
Is the GeForce GTX 750 worth the extra $51,181 JPY over the GeForce GT 1030?
Does the GeForce GT 1030 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GT 1030 or GeForce GTX 750?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 384 | 512✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,227 MHz✓ | 1,020 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,468 MHz✓ | 1,085 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 750 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB✓ | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 128-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 6 Gbps✓ | 5 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 48 GB/s | 80 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 55 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | May 2017 | Feb 2014 |