GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030 OC 2G vs AMD Radeon VII. Specifications, performance, tests

This section provides a detailed comparison of the fundamental technical specifications of the graphics cards GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030 OC 2G and AMD Radeon VII. It includes key information such as the GPU chip architecture, the number of processing units, and other core features that directly impact the overall performance of the cards in various applications, including gaming and professional workloads.

• GPU Chip
  GP108-300-A1 Vega 20 XT
• Execution units
  3 60
• Shader
  384 3840
• Render Output Units
  16 64
• Texture Units
  24 240

This section provides a comparison of the memory configurations of GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030 OC 2G and AMD Radeon VII. It includes details such as the memory size, type (e.g., GDDR6, HBM2), and bandwidth, which are key factors that determine how efficiently the card handles large textures, data sets, and high-resolution tasks.Larger memory sizes are typically beneficial for demanding applications like 4K gaming and video editing.

• Memory Size
  2 GB 16 GB
• Memory Type
  GDDR5 HBM2
• Memory Speed
  1.502 GHz 1 GHz

This section focuses on comparing the clock speeds of GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030 OC 2G and AMD Radeon VII. It includes both the base and boost clock speeds, which directly influence the performance of the GPU during intensive tasks. Faster clock speeds typically translate to higher frame rates in games and quicker processing in compute-heavy applications.

• Base Clock
  1.265 GHz+ 3 % 1.4 GHz
• Boost Clock
  1.544 GHz+ 5 % 1.750 GHz

This section examines the thermal design of GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030 OC 2G and AMD Radeon VII. It includes details such as power consumption (in watts) and thermal output during regular operation and overclocking. Efficient thermal management is essential for maintaining stable performance during long gaming sessions or other demanding tasks.

• TDP
  30 W 300 W

This section compares the technical specifications of GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030 OC 2G and AMD Radeon VII. It highlights key features such as API support for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan, which are crucial for running modern games and applications efficiently.These specifications ensure compatibility and optimal performance across a wide range of software environments.

• Max. resolution
  7680x4320 7680x4320
• DirectX
  12_1 12.1
• Raytracing
  No No
• DLSS / FSR
  No No

This section compares the support for video codecs on GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030 OC 2G and AMD Radeon VII. It highlights the built-in capabilities for compressing and decompressing video formats such as H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and VP9, which are important for tasks like video editing and streaming.

• h264
  Decode Decode / Encode
• VP8
  No Decode
• h265 / HEVC
  Decode Decode / Encode
• VP9
  Decode Decode / Encode
• AV1
  No No

This section provides additional information about GIGABYTE GeForce GT 1030 OC 2G and AMD Radeon VII. It covers aspects such as release dates, interface compatibility, and other unique features that might not be covered in other sections.This helps users make a more informed decision about the suitability of each card for their specific use case.

• GPU Interface
  PCIe 3.0 x 4 PCIe 3.0 x 16
• Release date
  Q2/2017 Q1/2019
• Structure size
  14 nm 7 nm