P106-090 vs GeForce GT 1030

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. The P106-090 is positioned at rank #184 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 P106-090

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Tesla T10

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99%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64X

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Radeon PRO V710

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RTX A5500

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92%

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Radeon Pro WX 9100

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Tesla K20m

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FirePro W7100

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100%

#184

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

100%

#185

Radeon Pro WX 4130

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99%

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97%

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92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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	P106-090	GeForce GT 1030
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-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	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (250mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

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

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.

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	P106-090	GeForce GT 1030
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: 1.5 MB (P106-090) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 1030) — the P106-090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

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