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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GT 1030 vs Radeon RX 5500 XT

The GeForce GT 1030 is much slower than the Radeon RX 5500 XT on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 114% cheaper$99.99 vs $169
  • Up to 347% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 7 months newer
  • Up to 109% better value for money
  • Up to 114% more expensive$169 vs $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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Radeon RX 5500 XT ranks 8 points higher.

FP32 Computehelp
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GeForce GT 1030
1127.4 TFLOPS

Radeon RX 5500 XT has 361% more compute power.

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GeForce GT 1030
23.49 GP/s

Radeon RX 5500 XT fills pixels 151% faster.

Texture Fillratehelp
NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
35.23 GT/s

Radeon RX 5500 XT maps textures 361% faster.

VRAMhelp

Radeon RX 5500 XT has 2 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce GT 1030
48.06 GB/s

Radeon RX 5500 XT moves data 366% faster.

TDPhelp

GeForce GT 1030 draws 100W less power.

GDDR5
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GDDR6
64-bit
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128-bit
GeForce 10
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Navi (RX 5000)
Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GT 1030 or Radeon RX 5500 XT?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 Radeon RX 5500 XT?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 Radeon RX 5500 XT?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GT 1030 scores 2/100, Radeon RX 5500 XT scores 10/100. 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 RX 5500 XT 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 RX 5500 XT?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 Radeon RX 5500 XT?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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