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GeForce GT 1030 vs Radeon R5 230
The GeForce GT 1030 is much slower than the Radeon R5 230 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
GeForce GT 10302% Score
- Is 3 years and 2 months newer
- Available for $99.99
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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GeForce GT 1030 has 464% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
GeForce GT 1030 fills pixels 840% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
GeForce GT 1030 maps textures 605% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce GT 1030 moves data 350% faster.
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DDR364-bit
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GT 1030 or Radeon R5 230?expand_more
The Radeon R5 230. It's 850% faster than the GeForce GT 1030 on average across 100+ games, scoring 19/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon R5 230 than GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
850% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GT 1030 or Radeon R5 230?expand_more
The Radeon R5 230 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Radeon R5 230 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 19/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon R5 230?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GT 1030 scores 2/100, Radeon R5 230 scores 19/100. 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 Radeon R5 230 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 Radeon R5 230?expand_more
The Radeon R5 230 is the stronger pick at 19/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon R5 230?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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