GeForce GT 1030 vs Radeon R7 370
Raw performance is basically a wash between the GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon R7 370 — the gap is within margin of error. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce GT 1030 vs Radeon R7 370: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GT 1030 vs Radeon R7 370
The GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon R7 370 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
Pricing has the GeForce GT 1030 at $991 SEK, $8,581 SEK under the Radeon R7 370's $9,572 SEK. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GT 1030 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 866%. The GeForce GT 1030 still sits about $912 SEK above its $79 SEK MSRP. The Radeon R7 370 still sits about $9,423 SEK above its $149 SEK MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
Power draw favors the GeForce GT 1030 (30W vs 110W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a Samsung 14nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GT 1030 is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon R7 370 (Pascal vs GCN 1.0), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GT 1030 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon R7 370 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 R7 370?
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 Radeon R7 370 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 384 | 1,024✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,227 MHz✓ | 925 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,468 MHz✓ | 975 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 6 Gbps✓ | 5.6 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 48 GB/s | 179.2 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 110 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Released | May 2017 | Jun 2015 |