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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 Radeon Pro uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 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 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro.
| Insight | Radeon Pro | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | 🛑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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 1030 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $95 versus $99 for the Radeon Pro, it costs 4% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99) | ✅More affordable ($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 Radeon Pro and GeForce GT 1030
Radeon Pro
The Radeon Pro is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,366 points. Launch price was $1,899.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro scores 2,366 and the GeForce GT 1030 reaches 2,407 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce GT 1030 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Pro) vs 384 (GeForce GT 1030). Raw compute: 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1030). Boost clocks: 1700 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,366 | 2,407+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+900% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.06 TFLOPS+1059% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1700 MHz+16% | 1468 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 240+900% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+567% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 1030) — the Radeon Pro has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon Pro) vs 12 (GeForce GT 1030). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon Pro | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Unified Video Decoder (Radeon Pro) vs None (GeForce GT 1030). Decoder: Unified Video Decoder vs NVDEC 4th gen.
| Feature | Radeon Pro | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Unified Video Decoder | None |
| Decoder | Unified Video Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro draws 250W versus the GeForce GT 1030's 30W — a 157.1% difference. The GeForce GT 1030 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro) vs 300W (GeForce GT 1030). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon Pro | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 30W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 241mm | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 9.5 | 80.2+744% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $99, while the GeForce GT 1030 launched at $79 and now averages $95. The GeForce GT 1030 costs 4% less ($4 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.9 (Radeon Pro) vs 25.3 (GeForce GT 1030) — the GeForce GT 1030 offers 5.9% better value. The Radeon Pro is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $99 | $95-4% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.9 | 25.3+6% |
| Codename | Vega 20 | GP108 |
| Release | May 13 2020 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #194 | #641 |
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