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Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD 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 0.2% 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 Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 1030 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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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 RX Vega 11 PRD and GeForce GT 1030
Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,402 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD scores 2,402 and the GeForce GT 1030 reaches 2,407 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce GT 1030 uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs 384 (GeForce GT 1030). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1030). Boost clocks: 1251 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,402 | 2,407 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 704+83% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+56% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1251 MHz | 1468 MHz+17% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 44+83% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD | 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)
The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 1030 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 1030 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs 12 (GeForce GT 1030). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs None (GeForce GT 1030). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GT 1030).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD draws 15W versus the GeForce GT 1030's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs 300W (GeForce GT 1030). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-50% | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 0W-100% | 300W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 160.1+100% | 80.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GT 1030 launched at $79 and now averages $95. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD costs 100+% less ($95 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) vs 25.3 (GeForce GT 1030) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD | GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $95 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 25.3 |
| Codename | Raven | GP108 |
| Release | May 10 2018 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #673 | #641 |
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