GeForce GT 1030 vs Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
GeForce GT 1030
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 1030 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 1030 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H.
| Insight | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 1030 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $95 versus $350 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H, it costs 73% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 272.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+272.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($95) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
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 Ryzen 5 5600H
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,379 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 1030 scores 2,407 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H reaches 2,379 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 1030 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1030) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1845 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,407+1% | 2,379 |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1408+267% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 5.196 TFLOPS+361% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz | 1845 MHz+26% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 88+267% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 1030 draws 30W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H's 110W — a 114.3% difference. The GeForce GT 1030 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 1030) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-73% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 80.2+271% | 21.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 1030 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $95, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H launched at $350 and now averages $350. The GeForce GT 1030 costs 72.9% less ($255 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.3 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 6.8 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H) — the GeForce GT 1030 offers 272.1% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-77% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $95-73% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.3+272% | 6.8 |
| Codename | GP108 | Navi 14 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #641 | #297 |
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