GeForce 930A vs GeForce GT 1030
When comparing GeForce 930A and GeForce GT 1030, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 930A and GeForce GT 1030 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 930A
Main Specs
GeForce 930A
GeForce GT 1030
Power consumption (TDP)
33 Watt
30 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x8
PCIe 3.0 x4
Supplementary power connectors
None
None
Memory type
DDR3
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
1x DVI, 1x HDMI
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GeForce 930A has 10% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 1030.
GeForce 930A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GT 1030 uses PCIe 3.0 x4 interface.
GeForce 930A and GeForce GT 1030 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce 930A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GT 1030 - with Pascal.
Core clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 300 MHz higher, than GeForce 930A.
GeForce 930A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GT 1030 - by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 3998 MHz higher, than GeForce 930A.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
3−4
12−14
ultra / 1080p
1−2
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
14−16
27−30
medium / 1080p
5−6
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 166% more, than GeForce 930A.
high / 1080p
8−9
21−24
ultra / 1080p
6−7
18−20
QHD / 1440p
0−1
5−6
4K / 2160p
−
4−5
low / 720p
20−22
45−50
medium / 1080p
8−9
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Battlefield 5 is 154% more, than GeForce 930A.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
40−45
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce 930A and GeForce GT 1030 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
120−130
190−200
medium / 768p
95−100
160−170
ultra / 1080p
45−50
85−90
QHD / 1440p
24−27
50−55
4K / 2160p
−
30−33
high / 768p
70−75
130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 73% more, than GeForce 930A.
low / 768p
70−75
55−60
ultra / 1080p
20−22
35−40
medium / 1080p
40−45
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than GeForce 930A.
low / 768p
75−80
100−110
medium / 768p
55−60
85−90
ultra / 1080p
27−30
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Dota 2 is 53% more, than GeForce 930A.
high / 1080p
4−5
14−16
ultra / 1080p
3−4
14−16
4K / 2160p
1−2
5−6
low / 720p
14−16
35−40
medium / 1080p
5−6
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Far Cry 5 is 200% more, than GeForce 930A.
high / 1080p
12−14
21−24
ultra / 1080p
7−8
16−18
QHD / 1440p
4−5
16−18
low / 720p
55−60
90−95
medium / 1080p
16−18
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Fortnite is 105% more, than GeForce 930A.
high / 1080p
7−8
21−24
ultra / 1080p
6−7
18−20
QHD / 1440p
0−1
7−8
low / 720p
21−24
45−50
medium / 1080p
9−10
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Forza Horizon 4 is 154% more, than GeForce 930A.
low / 768p
45−50
75−80
medium / 768p
−
70−75
high / 1080p
9−10
24−27
ultra / 1080p
4−5
10−12
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
medium / 720p
40−45
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Grand Theft Auto V is 90% more, than GeForce 930A.
high / 1080p
2−3
8−9
ultra / 1080p
0−1
6−7
4K / 2160p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
8−9
24−27
medium / 1080p
4−5
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Metro Exodus is 200% more, than GeForce 930A.
low / 768p
85−90
100−110
high / 1080p
65−70
−
ultra / 1080p
−
100−110
medium / 1080p
−
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Minecraft is 20% more, than GeForce 930A.
high / 1080p
−
21−24
ultra / 1080p
12−14
16−18
low / 720p
27−30
50−55
medium / 1080p
14−16
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 66% more, than GeForce 930A.
high / 1080p
6−7
12−14
ultra / 1080p
4−5
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
7−8
24−27
medium / 1080p
−
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 166% more, than GeForce 930A.
low / 768p
18−20
45−50
medium / 768p
12−14
30−33
high / 1080p
6−7
16−18
ultra / 1080p
4−5
10−11
4K / 2160p
1−2
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 175% more, than GeForce 930A.
low / 768p
70−75
95−100
medium / 768p
35−40
55−60
ultra / 1080p
16−18
30−35
high / 768p
30−35
50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in World of Tanks is 53% more, than GeForce 930A.
Full Specs
GeForce 930A
GeForce GT 1030
Architecture
Maxwell
Pascal
Code name
GM108
N17P-G1
Type
Desktop
Desktop
Release date
13 March 2015
17 May 2017
Pipelines
384
384
Core clock speed
928 MHz
1228 MHz
Boost Clock
941 MHz
1670 MHz
Transistor count
1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
22.58
35.23
Floating-point performance
722.7 gflops
1,127 gflops
Length
145 mm
Memory bus width
64 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
2002 MHz
6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
16.02 GB/s
48.06 GB/s
Shared memory
-
G-SYNC support
+
VR Ready
+
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
5.1
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
1.2
Vulkan
1.1.126
1.2.131
CUDA
5.0
6.1
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)
0.11 kh/s
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