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GeForce GT 1030 vs UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

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NVIDIA

GeForce GT 1030

2017Core: 1228 MHzBoost: 1468 MHz
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Intel

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

2020Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1450 MHz
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GeForce GT 1030 vs UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs Performance Spectrum

GeForce GT 1030
2 GB 30
2,407
+0.3%
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UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
Shared System RAM 28
2,400
0.0%
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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.

GeForce GT 1030 vs UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs: 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).
  • ✅UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GT 1030 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

2020

Why buy it

  • ✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm 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?
GeForce GT 1030 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.3% in PassMark G3D (2,407 vs 2,400), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
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.

GeForce GT 1030 vs UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

Intel

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,400 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 1030 scores 2,407 and the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs reaches 2,400 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 1030 is built on Pascal while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 14 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 48 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1450 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GT 1030UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
G3D Mark Score
2,407
2,400
Architecture
Pascal
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node
14 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
384+700%
48
Boost Clock
1468 MHz+1%
1450 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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GT 1030UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 1030 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs 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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs.

FeatureGeForce GT 1030UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
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 (12_1) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GT 1030UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
DirectX
12
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
2
3+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 1030) vs Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Quick Sync (Tiger Lake). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GT 1030) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs).

FeatureGeForce GT 1030UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
Encoder
None
Quick Sync (Tiger Lake)
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
Quick Sync (Tiger Lake)
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 1030 draws 30W versus the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs's 28W — a 6.9% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 1030) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.

FeatureGeForce GT 1030UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
TDP
30W
28W-7%
Recommended PSU
300W
1W-100%
Power Connector
None
Integrated
Length
145mm
0mm
Height
69mm
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85
Perf/Watt
80.2
85.7+7%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 1030 came in at $79, while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs launched at $0. On MSRP, UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs was 100+% cheaper ($79 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 30.5 (GeForce GT 1030) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) — the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce GT 1030UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
MSRP
$79
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
30.5
Infinity
Codename
GP108
Tiger Lake Xe
Release
May 17 2017
August 15 2020
Ranking
#641
#712
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