NVIDIADesktop
GeForce GT 1030
GeForce GT 10
Overall Rank
#140
of 146
Value Rank
#91
of 90
1440p Gaming
#140
of 146
4K Gaming
#140
of 146
Ray Tracing
#1
of 146
Core Specifications
CUDA Cores
384
Base Clock
1,228 MHz
Boost Clock
1,670 MHz
Architecture
Pascal
Process
14nm
GPU Chip
GP108
Memory
VRAM Size
2GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
Bandwidth
48 GB/s
Power & Cooling
TDP
30W
Recommended PSU
300W
Power Connectors
None
Slot Width
2.0 slots
Length
147mm
Display & Connectivity
DisplayPort
1x 1.4
HDMI
1x 2.0b
PCIe
PCIe 3.0 x4
Max Displays
N/A
Features & Technology
Ray Tracing✗ No
DLSS✗ No
FSR✗ No
Frame Generation✗ No
AV1 Encode✗ No
AV1 Decode✗ No
Closest Competitors by Performance
Quick Stats
Release Date
5/17/2017 - 8 years old
Status
released
Market Segment
Entry-Level
Target Resolution
720p-1080p
Performance Scores
Overall8
Efficiency0.27
Use Case Ratings
Gaming3.0/10
Productivity5.0/10
AI/ML2.0/10
Gaming Performance (Avg FPS)
1080p Ultra35 FPS
1440p Ultra20 FPS
4K Ultra10 FPS
Synthetic Benchmarks
3DMark Time Spy1,100
Additional Info
Main Competitor
Radeon RX 550
Special Features
No external power required, Pascal architecture, HEVC encode/decode
Notes
The GeForce GT 1030 features 2GB GDDR5 memory on Pascal architecture with 384 CUDA cores, targeting basic gaming and multimedia with low power consumption requiring no supplemental power. This GPU delivers entry-level esports gaming and basic display output. Built for HTPC, office systems, and very light gaming. Despite being entry-level with limited gaming performance, it provides good media capabilities and display output. The lack of power connector requirement makes it suitable for basic systems. Often available at low pricing for minimal gaming needs or multi-monitor office setups.