GeForce GT 1030 vs Radeon 540X
When comparing GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon 540X, 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 540X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon 540X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon 540X 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 540X here:
Main Specs
GeForce GT 1030
Radeon 540X
Power consumption (TDP)
30 Watt
50 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
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Radeon 540X has 66% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 1030.
GeForce GT 1030 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x4, and Radeon 540X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon 540X have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
GeForce GT 1030 is used in Desktops, and Radeon 540X - in Laptops.
GeForce GT 1030 is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon 540X - with GCN 4.0.
GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon 540X are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon 540X is 6000 MHz.
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
12−14
6−7
ultra / 1080p
8−9
3−4
QHD / 1440p
2−3
0−1
low / 720p
27−30
14−16
medium / 1080p
16−18
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
21−24
10−12
ultra / 1080p
18−20
9−10
QHD / 1440p
5−6
0−1
4K / 2160p
4−5
−
low / 720p
45−50
21−24
medium / 1080p
24−27
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Battlefield 5 is 115% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
−
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon 540X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
190−200
120−130
medium / 768p
160−170
100−110
ultra / 1080p
85−90
50−55
QHD / 1440p
50−55
27−30
4K / 2160p
30−33
−
high / 768p
130−140
75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 64% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
35−40
16−18
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 17% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
100−110
75−80
medium / 768p
85−90
55−60
ultra / 1080p
55−60
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Dota 2 is 50% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
14−16
7−8
ultra / 1080p
14−16
7−8
4K / 2160p
5−6
3−4
low / 720p
35−40
16−18
medium / 1080p
16−18
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Far Cry 5 is 125% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
21−24
14−16
ultra / 1080p
16−18
10−11
QHD / 1440p
16−18
−
low / 720p
90−95
55−60
medium / 1080p
45−50
20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Fortnite is 69% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
21−24
10−12
ultra / 1080p
18−20
10−11
QHD / 1440p
7−8
0−1
low / 720p
45−50
24−27
medium / 1080p
24−27
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Forza Horizon 4 is 86% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
75−80
50−55
medium / 768p
70−75
40−45
high / 1080p
24−27
10−12
ultra / 1080p
10−12
6−7
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Grand Theft Auto V is 64% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
8−9
4−5
ultra / 1080p
6−7
3−4
4K / 2160p
2−3
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
10−12
medium / 1080p
10−12
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Metro Exodus is 100% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
100−110
90−95
high / 1080p
−
85−90
ultra / 1080p
100−110
75−80
medium / 1080p
100−110
90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Minecraft is 20% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
21−24
16−18
ultra / 1080p
16−18
14−16
low / 720p
50−55
30−33
medium / 1080p
21−24
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 40% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
12−14
−
ultra / 1080p
9−10
7−8
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
10−12
medium / 1080p
14−16
10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 77% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
45−50
21−24
medium / 768p
30−33
14−16
high / 1080p
16−18
8−9
ultra / 1080p
10−11
6−7
4K / 2160p
7−8
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 100% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
95−100
85−90
medium / 768p
55−60
40−45
ultra / 1080p
30−35
18−20
high / 768p
50−55
35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in World of Tanks is 30% more, than Radeon 540X.
Full Specs
GeForce GT 1030
Radeon 540X
Architecture
Pascal
GCN 4.0
Code name
N17P-G1
Lexa
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
17 May 2017
12 August 2019
Pipelines
384
512
Core clock speed
1228 MHz
Boost Clock
1670 MHz
1219 MHz
Transistor count
1,800 million
2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
35.23
33.47
Floating-point performance
1,127 gflops
Length
145 mm
Memory bus width
64 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
6000 MHz
6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
48.06 GB/s
112.0 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
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