GeForce GT 1030 vs Radeon Pro 555X

When comparing GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon Pro 555X, 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 Radeon Pro 555X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon Pro 555X is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon Pro 555X is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon Pro 555X here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 1030 Radeon Pro 555X
Power consumption (TDP) 30 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI No outputs
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  • Radeon Pro 555X has 150% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 1030.
  • GeForce GT 1030 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x4, and Radeon Pro 555X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon Pro 555X have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • GeForce GT 1030 is used in Desktops, and Radeon Pro 555X - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GT 1030 is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon Pro 555X - with Polaris.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 373 MHz higher, than Radeon Pro 555X.
  • GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon Pro 555X are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 920 MHz higher, than Radeon Pro 555X.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 16−18
ultra / 1080p 8−9 10−11
QHD / 1440p 2−3 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 27−30 30−35
medium / 1080p 16−18 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 30% more, than GeForce GT 1030.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 1030 Radeon Pro 555X
Architecture Pascal Polaris
Code name N17P-G1 Polaris 21
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 17 May 2017 5 June 2017
Pipelines 384 768
Core clock speed 1228 MHz 855 MHz
Boost Clock 1670 MHz
Transistor count 1,800 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 35.23 43.54
Floating-point performance 1,127 gflops
Length 145 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 5080 MHz
Memory bandwidth 48.06 GB/s 81.6 GB/s
Shared memory - -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.4 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
CUDA 6.1
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.11 kh/s
FreeSync +
Laptop size large
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