GeForce GT 1030 vs Radeon RX 560X mobile

When comparing GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon RX 560X mobile, 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 RX 560X mobile is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon RX 560X mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon RX 560X mobile 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 RX 560X mobile here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 1030 Radeon RX 560X mobile
Power consumption (TDP) 30 Watt 65 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x4 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI No outputs
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  • Radeon RX 560X mobile has 116% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 1030.
  • GeForce GT 1030 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x4, and Radeon RX 560X mobile uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • Radeon RX 560X mobile has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 1030.
  • GeForce GT 1030 is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX 560X mobile - in Laptops.
  • GeForce GT 1030 is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon RX 560X mobile - with Polaris.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 56 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 560X mobile.
  • GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon RX 560X mobile are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon RX 560X mobile is 6000 MHz.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 21−24
ultra / 1080p 8−9 14−16
QHD / 1440p 2−3 8−9
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 27−30 40−45
medium / 1080p 16−18 27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 76% more, than GeForce GT 1030.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 1030 Radeon RX 560X mobile
Architecture Pascal Polaris
Code name N17P-G1 Polaris 11
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 17 May 2017 5 January 2017
Pipelines 384 1024
Core clock speed 1228 MHz 1172 MHz
Boost Clock 1670 MHz 1275 MHz
Transistor count 1,800 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 35.23 81.60
Floating-point performance 1,127 gflops 2,611 gflops
Length 145 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 48.06 GB/s 92.8 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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