GeForce GTX 560 vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 GDDR5

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 GDDR5 is the faster graphics card, scoring 6/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 5/100 for the GeForce GTX 560 — roughly 20% faster. If your budget allows, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 GDDR5 is the better long-term choice.

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GeForce GTX 560

5
Gaming score / 100
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Winner

NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 GDDR5

6
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecGeForce GTX 560NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 GDDR5
Gaming score5/1006/100
VRAM-2 GB
Memory type-GDDR5
TDP150 W30 W
Boost clock-1468 MHz
Release-May 2017
MSRP-$79.00

GeForce GTX 560 vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 GDDR5: which should you buy?

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 GDDR5 is the faster graphics card, scoring 6/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 5/100 for the GeForce GTX 560 — roughly 20% faster. If your budget allows, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 GDDR5 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 GDDR5?
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 GDDR5 is faster for gaming, scoring 6/100 versus 5/100 for the GeForce GTX 560 (about 20% faster).

Should I buy the GeForce GTX 560 or the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 GDDR5?
For raw gaming performance, choose the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 GDDR5. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the GeForce GTX 560 can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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