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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GT 1030 vs Radeon R7 250

The GeForce GT 1030 is much faster than the Radeon R7 250 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $23.73 more expensive!

  • Up to 117% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 8 months newer
  • Available for $103.68

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GT 1030 ranks 2 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
1127.4 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon R7 250 Logo
Radeon R7 250
947.2 TFLOPS

GeForce GT 1030 has 19% more compute power.

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
23.49 GP/s
AMD Radeon R7 250 Logo
Radeon R7 250
14.8 GP/s

GeForce GT 1030 fills pixels 59% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
35.23 GT/s
AMD Radeon R7 250 Logo
Radeon R7 250
29.6 GT/s

GeForce GT 1030 maps textures 19% faster.

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GeForce GT 1030 has 1 GB more VRAM.

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Logo
GeForce GT 1030
48.06 GB/s
AMD Radeon R7 250 Logo
Radeon R7 250
28.8 GB/s

GeForce GT 1030 moves data 67% faster.

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GeForce GT 1030 draws 25W less power.

Pricehelp

Radeon R7 250 is $23.73 cheaper.

GDDR5
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DDR3
64-bit
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128-bit
GeForce 10
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Volcanic Islands (R7 200)
Desktop
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Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GT 1030 or Radeon R7 250?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GT 1030 or Radeon R7 250?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon R7 250?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GT 1030 scores 2/100, Radeon R7 250 scores 0/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GT 1030 or Radeon R7 250 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GT 1030 or Radeon R7 250?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GT 1030 and Radeon R7 250?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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