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Only verified data for GeForce GT 1030 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GT 1030, leading by roughly 1400% in our performance index. The GeForce GT 1030 is the cheaper option by $914 USD.
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GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop vs GeForce GT 1030: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop vs GeForce GT 1030
The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 1400% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GT 1030 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop packs 2,304 CUDA cores versus 384 on the GeForce GT 1030.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GT 1030 starts at $85 USD against $999 USD for the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GT 1030 pulls less power (30W vs 115W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 2GB, the GeForce RTX 2070 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 RTX 2070 Laptop's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 48 GB/s (256-bit vs 64-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GT 1030 (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GT 1030 or GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is the faster card by about 1400%. 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 RTX 2070 Laptop better than the GeForce GT 1030?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GT 1030 or the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop worth the extra $914 USD over the GeForce GT 1030?
Does the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 384 | 2,304✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 288 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,227 MHz✓ | 1,215 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,468 MHz✓ | 1,440 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 6 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 48 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 115 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | May 2017 | Jan 2019 |