GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

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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VS
Price
€68
Performance
1%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+15% Boost Clock (1,468 MHz vs 1,275 MHz)
AMD
Radeon RX 560
Price
€82
Performance
2%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+167% Stream Processors (1,024 vs 384)
+133% Bandwidth (112 GB/s vs 48 GB/s)
+100% Memory Bus (128-bit vs 64-bit)

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 $68 EUR, $14 EUR less than the Radeon RX 560 at $82 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 560 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 66%.

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?

The Radeon RX 560 is dramatically faster, roughly 100% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GT 1030 or the Radeon RX 560?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 560 worth the extra $14 EUR over the GeForce GT 1030?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Radeon RX 560 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GT 1030Radeon RX 560
ArchitecturePascalGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeSamsung 14nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3841,024

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GT 1030Radeon RX 560
Base Clock1,227 MHz1,175 MHz
Boost Clock1,468 MHz1,275 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GT 1030Radeon RX 560
VRAM Capacity2 GB2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus64-bit128-bit
Memory Speed6 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth48 GB/s112 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GT 1030Radeon RX 560
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x8
TDP30 W60 W
Power ConnectorsNoneNone
ReleasedMay 2017Apr 2017