GeForce GT 1030 vs UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
GeForce GT 1030
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UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
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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 Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs uses modern memory architecture. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs 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 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs.
| Insight | GeForce GT 1030 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $95 for the GeForce GT 1030, it costs 79% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 373.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 1030 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+373.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($95) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
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.
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.
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.
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | UHD 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 1030 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 1030 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
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.
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | UHD 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% |
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).
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | UHD 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | UHD 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% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 1030 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $95, while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs launched at $0 and now averages $20. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs costs 78.9% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.3 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 120.0 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) — the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs offers 374.3% better value. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $95 | $20-79% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.3 | 120.0+374% |
| Codename | GP108 | Tiger Lake Xe |
| Release | May 17 2017 | August 15 2020 |
| Ranking | #641 | #712 |
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