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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce GTX 960

The GeForce GT 1030 is much slower than the GeForce GTX 960 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $161.32 cheaper!

  • Is 2 years and 4 months newer
  • Up to 152% cheaper$103.68 vs $265.00
  • Up to 19% better value for money
  • Up to 111% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 152% more expensive$265.00 vs $103.68

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GTX 960 ranks 2 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
1127.4 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Logo
GeForce GTX 960
2413 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 960 has 114% more compute power.

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

GeForce GTX 960 fills pixels 60% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
35.23 GT/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Logo
GeForce GTX 960
75.39 GT/s

GeForce GTX 960 maps textures 114% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
48.06 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Logo
GeForce GTX 960
112.2 GB/s

GeForce GTX 960 moves data 133% faster.

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GeForce GT 1030 draws 90W less power.

Pricehelp

GeForce GT 1030 is $161.32 cheaper.

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GDDR5
64-bit
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128-bit
GeForce 10
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GeForce 900
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GT 1030 or GeForce GTX 960?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 960?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 960?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GT 1030 scores 2/100, GeForce GTX 960 scores 4/100. 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 960 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 960?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 960?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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