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GPU Comparison

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

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Only verified data for GeForce GT 1030 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GT 1030, leading by roughly 500% in our performance index. The GeForce GT 1030 is the cheaper option by $1,947 GBP.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GT 1030
Price
£70✓
Performance
1/100
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop
Price
£2,017
Performance
6/100✓
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+133% Bandwidth (112 GB/s vs 48 GB/s)
+100% CUDA Cores (768 vs 384)
+100% Memory Bus (128-bit vs 64-bit)
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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop vs GeForce GT 1030: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop vs GeForce GT 1030

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop is dramatically faster, around 500% 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 Laptop packs 768 CUDA cores versus 384 on the GeForce GT 1030.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GT 1030 starts at $70 GBP against $2,017 GBP for the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GT 1030 pulls less power (30W vs 70W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 4GB against 2GB, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GT 1030's 2GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop'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 GT 1030 or GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop?

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 500%. 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 GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop better than the GeForce GT 1030?

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop is dramatically faster, roughly 500% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GT 1030 or the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop?

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 GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop worth the extra $1,947 GBP over the GeForce GT 1030?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GT 1030 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 4GB (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 1030GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeSamsung 14nmSamsung 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)384768✓
Ray Tracing Cores—0
Tensor / AI Cores—0

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GT 1030GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop
Base Clock1,227 MHz1,493 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,468 MHz1,620 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GT 1030GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop
VRAM Capacity2 GB4 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus64-bit128-bit✓
Memory Speed6 Gbps7 Gbps✓
Bandwidth48 GB/s112 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GT 1030GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP30 W✓70 W
Power ConnectorsNoneNone
ReleasedMay 2017Jan 2017
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