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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce GTX 580

The GeForce GT 1030 is quite a bit faster than the GeForce GTX 580 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 33% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 years and 7 months newer
  • Up to 532% cheaper$103.68 vs $499
  • Up to 740% better value for money
  • Up to 532% more expensive$499 vs $103.68

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GT 1030 ranks 1 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
1127.4 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 Logo
GeForce GTX 580
1581 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 580 has 40% more compute power.

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
23.49 GP/s

GeForce GTX 580 fills pixels 5% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
35.23 GT/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 Logo
GeForce GTX 580
49.41 GT/s

GeForce GTX 580 maps textures 40% faster.

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GeForce GT 1030 has 0.5 GB more VRAM.

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
48.06 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 Logo
GeForce GTX 580
192.4 GB/s

GeForce GTX 580 moves data 300% faster.

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GeForce GT 1030 draws 214W less power.

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GDDR5
64-bit
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384-bit
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GeForce 500
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GT 1030 or GeForce GTX 580?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GT 1030 or GeForce GTX 580?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 580?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GT 1030 scores 2/100, GeForce GTX 580 scores 1/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GT 1030 or GeForce GTX 580 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GT 1030 or GeForce GTX 580?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 580?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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