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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon R7 260 vs GeForce GT 1030

The Radeon R7 260 is slightly 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 9% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 38% more expensive$109 vs $99.99
  • Is 3 years and 6 months newer
  • Up to 38% cheaper$99.99 vs $109
  • Up to 27% 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.

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Similar overall gaming performance.

FP32 Computehelp
AMD Radeon R7 260 Logo
Radeon R7 260
1536 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
1127.4 TFLOPS

Radeon R7 260 has 36% more compute power.

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

GeForce GT 1030 fills pixels 47% faster.

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

Radeon R7 260 maps textures 36% faster.

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

Radeon R7 260 moves data 100% faster.

TDPhelp

GeForce GT 1030 draws 65W less power.

GDDR5
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GDDR5
128-bit
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64-bit
Volcanic Islands (R7 200)
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GeForce 10
Desktop
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Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon R7 260 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 R7 260 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 R7 260 and GeForce GT 1030?expand_more
Performance: Radeon R7 260 scores 2/100, 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 R7 260 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 R7 260 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 R7 260 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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