NVIDIA 2017 2 GB VRAM

NVIDIA

GT 1030

Gaming Graphics Card

2 GB VRAM 2017 Perf. index: 3

The NVIDIA GT 1030 is a graphics card with 2 GB of VRAM launched in 2017. Its FPSpilot gaming performance index is 3/100, derived from aggregated PassMark benchmarks.

Specifications

ManufacturerNVIDIA
VRAM Memory2 GB
Release year2017
Perf. index3 / 100

Gaming performance

With an index of 3/100, the NVIDIA GT 1030 is today an entry-level or veteran card. It performs well in esports and older titles at 1080p with moderate settings, but modern AAA releases require lowering quality or resolution to keep playable frame rates.

VRAM: what resolutions it handles

Its 2 GB of VRAM falls short of today's standards: modern games ask for 6-8 GB even at 1080p. It suits esports and older titles, but recent releases will force you to lower textures and resolution.

Technologies & features

Predating the RTX architecture, it has no ray tracing cores or DLSS. It can use software upscalers such as AMD's FSR (compatible with any GPU) or XeSS in generic mode to gain FPS in supported games.

Frequently asked questions

Is the NVIDIA GT 1030 good for gaming in 2026?

For competitive games and older titles, yes. For modern AAA games, the NVIDIA GT 1030 (index 3/100) requires lowering graphics quality or resolution to keep playable frame rates.

How much VRAM does the NVIDIA GT 1030 have and is it enough?

It has 2 GB of VRAM. Tight for modern AAA games, which already ask for 6-8 GB even at 1080p; no problem for esports and older titles.

What power supply do I need for the NVIDIA GT 1030?

Being a card with contained power draw, a quality 450-550 W power supply covers the whole system without issues.

Is the NVIDIA GT 1030 worth it versus newer alternatives?

Launched in 2017, it only makes sense at a clearly lower price than current cards of similar performance, which add more modern upscaling technologies, lower power draw and full warranty. On the second-hand market it can be a reasonable option if the price is right.

CPUs that pair well with this GPU

Intel Core i3-2100 5/100 AMD Phenom II X4 965 7/100 Intel Core i3-4130 8/100 Intel Core i3-6100 10/100 Intel Core i5-2400 10/100 Intel Core i5-2500K 10/100 Intel Core i3-7100 11/100 AMD FX-6300 11/100 Intel Core i5-4460 12/100 Intel Core i5-3470 12/100 Intel Core i5-3570K 12/100 AMD FX-8310 13/100

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Games it runs

Games whose verified requirements mention this GPU.

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