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Radeon HD 7870 XT vs GeForce GT 1030
The Radeon HD 7870 XT is much faster than the GeForce GT 1030 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
- Up to 63% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 242% more expensive – $270 vs $99.99
GeForce GT 10302% Score
- Is 4 years and 7 months newer
- Up to 242% cheaper – $99.99 vs $270
- Up to 110% better value for money
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.
FP32 Computehelp
Radeon HD 7870 XT has 166% more compute power.
Pixel Fillratehelp
Radeon HD 7870 XT fills pixels 33% faster.
Texture Fillratehelp
Radeon HD 7870 XT maps textures 166% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
Radeon HD 7870 XT moves data 300% faster.
GDDR5
Memory Typehelp
GDDR5256-bit
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64-bitSouthern Islands (HD 7800)
Generationhelp
GeForce 10Desktop
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon HD 7870 XT or GeForce GT 1030?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, Radeon HD 7870 XT or GeForce GT 1030?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 Radeon HD 7870 XT and GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
Performance: Radeon HD 7870 XT scores 3/100, GeForce GT 1030 scores 2/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon HD 7870 XT or GeForce GT 1030 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 Radeon HD 7870 XT or GeForce GT 1030?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 Radeon HD 7870 XT and GeForce GT 1030?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.
Popular Comparisons
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