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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

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
  • 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.

Scorehelp

Radeon HD 7870 XT ranks 1 points higher.

FP32 Computehelp
NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
1127.4 TFLOPS

Radeon HD 7870 XT has 166% more compute power.

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

Radeon HD 7870 XT fills pixels 33% faster.

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

Radeon HD 7870 XT maps textures 166% faster.

Memory Bandwidthhelp
NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
48.06 GB/s

Radeon HD 7870 XT moves data 300% faster.

TDPhelp

GeForce GT 1030 draws 155W less power.

GDDR5
Memory Typehelp
GDDR5
256-bit
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64-bit
Southern Islands (HD 7800)
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GeForce 10
Desktop
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Desktop
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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.

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