GeForce GT 1030 vs Radeon RX Vega 5

CPU

GPU

GeForce GT 1030

2017Core: 1228 MHzBoost: 1468 MHz

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Radeon RX Vega 5

2020Boost: 1400 MHz

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GeForce GT 1030 vs Radeon RX Vega 5 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GT 1030

2 GB 30

2,407

+2.2%

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

Radeon RX Vega 5

Shared System RAM 15

2,356

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

About G3D Mark

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.

GeForce GT 1030 vs Radeon RX Vega 5 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 1030 vs Radeon RX Vega 5: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 1030

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($79 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX Vega 5 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌100% higher power demand at 30W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega 5

2020

Why buy it

✅46.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 15W instead of 30W, a 15W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2020 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 30.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $79 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon RX Vega 5 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 46.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 1030 instead at 2,407 vs 2,356, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT 1030 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 1030 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Radeon RX Vega 5 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GT 1030 vs Radeon RX Vega 5 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Radeon RX Vega 5

The Radeon RX Vega 5 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 1400 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,356 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 1030 scores 2,407 and the Radeon RX Vega 5 reaches 2,356 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 1030 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX Vega 5 uses Vega, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 320 (Radeon RX Vega 5). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1400 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	Radeon RX Vega 5
G3D Mark Score	2,407+2%	2,356
Architecture	Pascal	Vega
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	384+20%	320
Boost Clock	1468 MHz+5%	1400 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 1030 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX Vega 5 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	Radeon RX Vega 5
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 1030 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 5 carries 0 MB. GeForce GT 1030 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 1030 and System on the Radeon RX Vega 5.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	Radeon RX Vega 5
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 5). OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	Radeon RX Vega 5
DirectX	12	12 (FL 12_1)
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 1030) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega 5). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GT 1030) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX Vega 5).

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	Radeon RX Vega 5
Encoder	None	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 1030 draws 30W versus the Radeon RX Vega 5's 15W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 1030) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 5). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	Radeon RX Vega 5
TDP	30W	15W-50%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	145mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	80.2	157.1+96%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 1030 came in at $79, while the Radeon RX Vega 5 launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon RX Vega 5 was 100+% cheaper ($79 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 30.5 (GeForce GT 1030) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 5) — the Radeon RX Vega 5 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon RX Vega 5 (2020 vs 2017).

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	Radeon RX Vega 5
MSRP	$79	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	30.5	Infinity
Codename	GP108	Vega
Release	May 17 2017	January 7 2020
Ranking	#641	#716

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