GeForce GT 1010
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
972
MSRP
$70
AVG Price
$70
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
The GeForce GT 1010 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2021. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 972 points.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GT 1010 is positioned at rank #98 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 1010
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce GT 1010 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
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Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce GT 1010 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 1010 scores 972 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Pascal (2016−2021) architecture (codename: GP108), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 256 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 16 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.7516 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1468 MHz from a base of 1228 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 972 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Pascal (2016−2021) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GP108 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 14 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 256 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 16 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 16 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1468 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1228 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 0.7516 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 23.49 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 1,800 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #895 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 1010 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 0.5 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | Unknown |
| L1 Cache | 32 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (12_1), Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 (12_1) |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.4 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 6.1, OpenCL 3.0 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: VP8 (Feature Set H)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1.
| Specification | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|
| DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors | 1x |
| mini-HDMI PortsNumber of mini-HDMI display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 2 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | None |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | VP8 (Feature Set H) |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 1010 draws 30 Watt under load (TDP) — a 300W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: None. Physical size: 147mm long, 69mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 150g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35 at idle, 75 under load.
| Specification | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 30 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 300W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | None |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 147mm |
| Card Height | 69mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
| Weight | 150g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 35 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $70, the GeForce GT 1010 delivers 14 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #98 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #895 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce GT 1010 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $70 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $70 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #98 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #895 |
| Release Date | January 13 2021 |
| Release Year | 2021 |
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