GeForce GTX 560 vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 DDR4

The GeForce GTX 560 is the faster graphics card, scoring 5/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 4/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 DDR4 — roughly 25% faster. If your budget allows, the GeForce GTX 560 is the better long-term choice.

Winner

GeForce GTX 560

5
Gaming score / 100
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NVIDIA

NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 DDR4

4
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecGeForce GTX 560NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 DDR4
Gaming score5/1004/100
VRAM-2 GB
Memory type-DDR4
TDP150 W20 W
Boost clock-1379 MHz
Release-Mar 2018
MSRP-$59.00

GeForce GTX 560 vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 DDR4: which should you buy?

The GeForce GTX 560 is the faster graphics card, scoring 5/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 4/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 DDR4 — roughly 25% faster. If your budget allows, the GeForce GTX 560 is the better long-term choice. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 560 better than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 DDR4?
The GeForce GTX 560 is faster for gaming, scoring 5/100 versus 4/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 DDR4 (about 25% faster).

Should I buy the GeForce GTX 560 or the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 DDR4?
For raw gaming performance, choose the GeForce GTX 560. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 DDR4 can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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