GeForce GT 1030 vs GRID K240Q

When comparing GeForce GT 1030 and GRID K240Q, 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 GT 1030 and GRID K240Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 1030 GRID K240Q
Power consumption (TDP) 30 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI No outputs
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  • GRID K240Q has 650% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 1030.
  • GeForce GT 1030 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x4, and GRID K240Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GT 1030 has 1 GB more memory, than GRID K240Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 1030 is build with Pascal architecture, and GRID K240Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 483 MHz higher, than GRID K240Q.
  • GeForce GT 1030 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and GRID K240Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 1000 MHz higher, than GRID K240Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 10−11
ultra / 1080p 8−9 6−7
QHD / 1440p 2−3 1−2
low / 720p 27−30 21−24
medium / 1080p 16−18 12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 30% more, than GRID K240Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 1030 GRID K240Q
Architecture Pascal Kepler
Code name N17P-G1 GK104
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 17 May 2017 28 June 2013
Pipelines 384 1536
Core clock speed 1228 MHz 745 MHz
Boost Clock 1670 MHz
Transistor count 1,800 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 35.23 95.36
Floating-point performance 1,127 gflops 2,289 gflops
Length 145 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 48.06 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 6.1 3.0
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.11 kh/s
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