GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GT 1030, leading by roughly 1300% in our performance index.

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VS
NVIDIA
GeForce GT 1030
Price
€68
Performance
1%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
14%
VRAM
8 GB HBM2
Key Specs Advantage
+3100% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 64-bit)
+967% Stream Processors (4,096 vs 384)
+908% Bandwidth (483.8 GB/s vs 48 GB/s)

Radeon RX Vega 64 vs GeForce GT 1030: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX Vega 64 vs GeForce GT 1030

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster, around 1300% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 64 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GT 1030 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GT 1030 pulls less power (30W vs 295W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX Vega 64 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 2GB, the Radeon RX Vega 64 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GT 1030's 2GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GT 1030 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 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 Vega 64?

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the faster card by about 1300%. 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

Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 better than the GeForce GT 1030?

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster, roughly 1300% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GT 1030 or the Radeon RX Vega 64?

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

Does the Radeon RX Vega 64 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 2GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GT 1030Radeon RX Vega 64
ArchitecturePascalGCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeSamsung 14nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3844,096

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GT 1030Radeon RX Vega 64
Base Clock1,227 MHz1,247 MHz
Boost Clock1,468 MHz1,546 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GT 1030Radeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity2 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5HBM2
Memory Bus64-bit2048-bit
Memory Speed6 Gbps1.89 Gbps
Bandwidth48 GB/s483.8 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GT 1030Radeon RX Vega 64
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP30 W295 W
Power ConnectorsNone2x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2017Aug 2017