GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 150% 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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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs GeForce GT 1030: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs GeForce GT 1030
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is dramatically faster, around 150% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti packs 768 CUDA cores versus 384 on the GeForce GT 1030.
Price & Value
The GeForce GT 1030 currently lists from $70 GBP, $64 GBP less than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti at $134 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 31%.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GT 1030 is the gentler choice at 30W versus 75W. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 75W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti carries 4GB versus 2GB on the GeForce GT 1030. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti's memory is also 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 GTX 1050 Ti or GeForce GT 1030?
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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.