NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has 898% better performance than the GeForce GT 1030 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GT 1030 has 27% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2017 with a MSRP of $79. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP108) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The GT 1030 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,502 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 48.06 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GT 1030 includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,228 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,468 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GT 1030 is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 200 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 30 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GT 1030 has the 255th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.51% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 4,727.5 score and $79 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 59.84. This is the 54th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2018 with a MSRP of $999. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU102) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 2080 Ti has 11 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 352 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 616 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 2080 Ti includes 4,352 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,350 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,545 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 272 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 88 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 544 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 68 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 2080 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 2080 Ti has the 29th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 45.03% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 47,166 score and $999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 47.21. This is the 67th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2017 | Q3 2018 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $79 | $999 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Riders Republic | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 35 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 17 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 12 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 11 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 62 | +464% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 59 | +436% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 51 | +364% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 41 | +273% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 11 | |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 2.73 | -62% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 3.12 | -57% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 3.63 | -49% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 3.71 | -48% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 7.18 | |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has 898% better performance than the GeForce GT 1030 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GT 1030 is ranked 255th with a score of 4,727.5, and the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is ranked 29th with a score of 47,166.
The GeForce GT 1030 has 27% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GT 1030 is ranked 54th with a performance per dollar of 59.84, and the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is ranked 67th with a performance per dollar of 47.21.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 49,760 | +953% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 47,803 | +911% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47,166 | +898% |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 43,430 | +819% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 43,112 | +812% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 5,378 | +14% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 5,014 | +6% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 4,727.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 4,342 | -8% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 4,218 | -11% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 68.01 | +14% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 61.26 | +2% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 59.84 | |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 58.2 | -3% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 57.17 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 50.86 | -15% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 48.85 | -18% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47.21 | -21% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 41.04 | -31% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | 34.76 | -42% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 1,090.5 | 14,370.5 (+1,217.79%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1,252.5 | 13,518.5 (+979.32%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 22,069 | 165,122 (+648.21%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 3,624.5 | 34,316 (+846.78%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 124,524 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 5,238 | 33,327 (+536.25%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 160.9 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,461 | 21,758 (+784.11%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 444 | 940 (+111.71%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GP108 | TU102 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Transistors | 1,800 million | 18,600 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 11 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 48.06 Gb/s | 616 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,502 MHz | 1,750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 352 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 5.5 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 1 slot | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 30 W | 250 W |
| Suggested PSU | 200 W | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 2x 8-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 384 | 4,352 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 3 | 68 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 24 | 272 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 88 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 544 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 68 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,228 MHz | 1,350 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,468 MHz | 1,545 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 23.49 GPixel/s | 136 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 35.23 GTexel/s | 420.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,127 GFLOPS | 13.45 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 35.23 GFLOPS | 420.2 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.