GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G vs EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC LP differences in specs

Comparison of GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC LP graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G operates at a base clock speed of 1.647 GHz+ 2 % and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC LP operates at a base clock speed of 1.647 GHz+ 2 % and has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G is 130 W, while that of the EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC LP is 30 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G

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Higher clock speed

1.647 GHz+ 2 % 1.290 GHz+ 5 %

Around 22% better clock speed
More memory

8 GB 2 GB

75% more memory

Top features of EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC LP

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC LP

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC LP graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030
GPU Chip	Navi 14 XTX GP108-300-A1
Execution units	22 3
Shader	1408 384
Render Output Units	32 16
Texture Units	88 24

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC LP GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	8 GB 2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR5
Memory Speed	1.75 GHz 1.502 GHz
Memory Bandwith	224 GB/s 48 GB/s
Memory Interface	128 bit 64 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC LP graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.647 GHz+ 2 % 1.290 GHz+ 5 %
Boost Clock	1.845 GHz 1.544 GHz+ 5 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.717 GHz --
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC LP GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	130 W 30 W
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin --

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC LP, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	2 x 90 mm 1 x 50 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent --
Noise (Load)	41 dB --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC LP GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 2
HDCP-Version	2.3 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	3x DP v1.4 --
DVI Ports	-- 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC LP GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 7680x4320
DirectX	12_1 12_1
Raytracing	Yes No
DLSS / FSR	No No
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC LP. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode
VP8	Decode No
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC LP graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	225 mm 169 mm
Height	119 mm 69 mm
Width	40 mm --
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of GIGABYTE RX 5500 XT D6 8G and EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC LP, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 4.0 x 8 PCIe 3.0 x 4
Release date	Q3/2019 Q2/2017
Structure size	7 nm 14 nm
Part-no	GV-R55XTD6-8GD 02G-P4-6333-KR
Documents	-- data sheet