GeForce GT 1030 vs P106-090

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar P106-090

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

99%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

97%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

96%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

95%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

92%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

88%

#168

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2330%

#183

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

100%

#184

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

100%

#185

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

99%

#187

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

98%

#189

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

97%

#190

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

97%

#192

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

#195

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

92%

#196

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The P106-090 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 1030.

Insight	GeForce GT 1030	P106-090
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (250mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The P106-090 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the P106-090 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $95), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 224.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 1030	P106-090
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+224.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($95)	✅More affordable ($30)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GT 1030 Benchmark Check

P106-090 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 1030 and P106-090

GeForce GT 1030

The GeForce GT 1030 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,407 points. Launch price was $79.

P106-090

The P106-090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 31 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,466 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 1030 scores 2,407 and the P106-090 reaches 2,466 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 1030 is built on Pascal while the P106-090 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 768 (P106-090). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1030) vs 2.352 TFLOPS (P106-090). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	P106-090
G3D Mark Score	2,407	2,466+2%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS	2.352 TFLOPS+109%
Boost Clock	1468 MHz	1531 MHz+4%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	24	48+100%
L1 Cache	144 KB	288 KB+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1.5 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	P106-090
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 1030) vs 1.5 MB (P106-090) — the P106-090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	P106-090
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1.5 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 12 (P106-090). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	P106-090
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 1030) vs NVENC (Pascal) (P106-090). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GT 1030) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (P106-090).

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	P106-090
Encoder	None	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 1030 draws 30W versus the P106-090's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce GT 1030 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 1030) vs 350W (P106-090). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 250mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 60°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	P106-090
TDP	30W-60%	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	250mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	60°C-25%
Perf/Watt	80.2+144%	32.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 1030 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $95, while the P106-090 launched at $389 and now averages $30. The P106-090 costs 68.4% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.3 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 82.2 (P106-090) — the P106-090 offers 224.9% better value.