GeForce GT 1030 vs GRID K160Q

When comparing GeForce GT 1030 and GRID K160Q, 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 K160Q 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 K160Q
Power consumption (TDP) 30 Watt 130 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI No outputs
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  • GRID K160Q has 333% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 1030.
  • GeForce GT 1030 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x4, and GRID K160Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GT 1030 has 1 GB more memory, than GRID K160Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 1030 is build with Pascal architecture, and GRID K160Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 378 MHz higher, than GRID K160Q.
  • GeForce GT 1030 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and GRID K160Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 4218 MHz higher, than GRID K160Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 0−1
ultra / 1080p 8−9 0−1
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 27−30 9−10
medium / 1080p 16−18 1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 340% more, than GRID K160Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 1030 GRID K160Q
Architecture Pascal Kepler
Code name N17P-G1 GK107
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 17 May 2017 28 June 2013
Pipelines 384 192
Core clock speed 1228 MHz 850 MHz
Boost Clock 1670 MHz
Transistor count 1,800 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 35.23 13.60
Floating-point performance 1,127 gflops 326.4 gflops
Length 145 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 48.06 GB/s 28.51 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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