NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 3/100 | 3/100 |
| Tier | F | F |
| VRAM | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 116 W | 30 W |
| Launch MSRP | $149 | $79 |
| Performance per $100 | 2.0 | 3.8 |
| Release year | 2011 | 2017 |
| DLSS | — No | — No |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | — No | — No |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 carries more VRAM (2GB vs 1GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 draws 86W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 offers better performance per dollar.