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MSI GeForce GT 1030 2G LP OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95VRAM:2 GBMemory bus width:64 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):30 W

MSI GeForce GT 1030 2G LP OC Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI GeForce GT 1030 2G LP OC
4.2/10

Overall score

Score
4.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

90%

3.7

Technical score

10%

8.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 95% of graphics cards
5.9

Value for money

Value for money
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

4.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 93%
3.7

Technical score

Technical score
3.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

44%

2.1

Performance

24%

1.6

Memory

12%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11%

7.1

Platform & Features

5%

8.9

Design

4%

5.6

Connectivity & Media

â–¼Worse than 97%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 80%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce GT 1030 2G LP OC

Technical score
Technical score
3.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

44%

2.1

Performance

24%

1.6

Memory

12%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11%

7.1

Platform & Features

5%

8.9

Design

4%

5.6

Connectivity & Media

3.7
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Popularity:
MSI GeForce GT 1030 2G LP OC has a popularity score of 8.5 points, which is higher than that of 78.9% of products in this category.
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

4.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

5.9
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
1,232 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 1,232 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 97.6% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to 16.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
2,404 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 2,404 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 97.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
3,727 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 3,727 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 87.6% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
1.17 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 1.17 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 97.9% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
2 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 2 GB of VRAM, which is less than 94.5% of graphics cards and equal to 3.8% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR version
GDDR5
This graphics card uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85.9% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
64 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 64 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 97.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
48.06 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 48.06 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 98.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x4
This graphics card uses x4 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 99% of graphics cards and equal to 1.1% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12
This graphics card supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.5
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.5, which is older than on 98.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
2
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 2 displays, which is fewer than 97.8% of graphics cards and equal to 2.1% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 88.7% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
17.28 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 17.28 Gbps, which is slower than on 57.2% of graphics cards and equal to 1% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
30 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 30 W, which is lower than that of 98.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
30 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 30 W under peak load, which is lower than 98.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
300 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 300 W PSU, which is lower than that of 94.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.5% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
30 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 30 W, which is lower than that of 98.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
30 W
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Size
159x 69x 19 mm
Length
159 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 159 mm long, which is shorter than 98% of graphics cards.
Height
69 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 69 mm tall, which is shorter than 92.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Slot width
1 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 1 slot/s, which is slimmer than 96.1% of graphics cards and equal in width to 3.9% of graphics cards.
Weight
132 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 132 g, which is lighter than 99.6% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce GT 1030 2G LP OC vs the average graphics card

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  • 86% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (30 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    30 W vs 215 W
  • 53.8% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    300 W vs 650 W
  • 3.43x faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (6008 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    6,008 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 126 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (159 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    159 mm vs 285 mm
  • 1.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 56 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (69 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    69 mm vs 125 mm
  • 86.7% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (30 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    30 W vs 225 W
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 5.58x cheaper
    MSI GeForce GT 1030 2G LP OC is cheaper than the average graphics card (£95 vs £530).
    £95 vs £530
  • 10.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    MSI GeForce GT 1030 2G LP OC
    the average graphics card
    MSI GeForce GT 1030 2G LP OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.84 vs 8.000).
    8.84 vs 8
  • 3.43x faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (6008 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    6,008 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 74.9% smaller GPU die
    This graphics card has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (74 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
    74 mm² vs 295 mm²
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 86% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (30 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    30 W vs 215 W
  • 53.8% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    300 W vs 650 W
  • 86.7% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (30 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    30 W vs 225 W
  • 86.4% lower peak power draw
    This graphics card has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (30 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    30 W vs 220 W
  • 50% lower idle power draw
    This graphics card has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (6 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    6 W vs 12 W
  • 126 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (159 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    159 mm vs 285 mm
  • 1.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 56 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (69 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    69 mm vs 125 mm
  • 87.1% lighter card weight
    This graphics card is lighter than the average graphics card (132 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    132 g vs 1,021 g
  • 39.4% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1518 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,518 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    64 bit vs 256 bit
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    2 GB vs 12 GB
  • 37 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (3 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    3 vs 40
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 2 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    1 vs 3
  • 2.8x larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    14 nm vs 5 nm
  • 160 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (24 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    24 vs 184
  • 21.4% worse value for money
    MSI GeForce GT 1030 2G LP OC has worse value for money than the average graphics card (5.93 vs 7.2).
    5.93 vs 7.2
  • 39.4% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1518 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,518 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 37 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (3 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    3 vs 40
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 160 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (24 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    24 vs 184
  • 90.5% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (36.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    36.4 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 34.1% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1265 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,265 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 85.1% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (24.3 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    24.29 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 48 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (16 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    16 vs 64
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 94.8% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (1.2 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    1.17 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 89.4% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (2404 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    2,404 points vs 22,653 points
  • 91.6% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (1232 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    1,232 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 96.1% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (1.2 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    1.17 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
  • 94.9% lower compute throughput
    This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (1.2 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    1.17 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 69.1% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (3727 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    3,727 points vs 12,074 points
  • 91.7% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.04 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 3,968 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (384 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    384 vs 4,352
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    64 bit vs 256 bit
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    2 GB vs 12 GB
  • 89.3% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (48.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    48.06 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 68.4% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6008 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    6,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    48 vs 128
  • 2.8x larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    14 nm vs 5 nm
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x4 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x4 vs x16
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3.0 vs 4.0
  • 6 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2017 vs 2023).
    May 2017
    2,017 vs 2,023
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No DirectStorage support
    This graphics card does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Worse SAM support
    This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Older OpenGL version
    This graphics card supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.5 vs 4.6).
    4.5 vs 4.6
  • 92.1% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (1800 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
    1,800 million vs 22,900 million
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    1 vs 3
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 2 fewer displays supported
    This graphics card supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (2 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
    2 vs 4
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No DSC support
    This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
    2.0b vs 2.1
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
    2.2 vs 2.3
  • Not VR ready
    This graphics card is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
    No vs yes
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    3 vs 6
  • 2 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    1 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 14 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (81 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    81 °C vs 67 °C
  • 28 dB noisier at idle
    This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
    28 dB vs 0 dB
  • 10 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (47 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    47 °C vs 37 °C
  • No backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

Video reviews

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In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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computerbase.de
23/05/2017
Summary of the review
Radeon RX 550 und GeForce GT 1030 im Test: GPUs für Dota 2 oder Overwatch und UHD.
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profesionalreview.com
18/08/2017
Summary of the review
Nvidia GT 1030 Review en Español (Análisis completo)
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geektopia.es
15/06/2017
Summary of the review
Análisis: GeForce GT 1030 2GH LP OC de MSI
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Third-party reviews

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about MSI GeForce GT 1030 2G LP OC

  • Ideal for small form factor (SFF) or slimline PC builds due to low profile design
  • Very low power consumption (30W), requiring no external power connectors
  • Operates silently or very quietly, especially the passively cooled versions
  • Easy physical installation and setup process
  • Effective for office work, home theatre PCs (HTPC), and 4K video playback
  • Capable of running esports and older titles at playable frame rates (e.g., CS:GO, Fortnite, GTA V)

What we don't like about MSI GeForce GT 1030 2G LP OC

  • Poor performance in modern AAA games, often requiring low settings and 720p resolution
  • Significant performance drop if purchasing the DDR4/GDDR4 variant instead of GDDR5
  • High price-to-performance ratio compared to used cards like the GTX 1050 Ti or RX 570
  • Limited 2GB VRAM is insufficient for many contemporary applications
  • Lacks enough power for demanding tasks like VR or high-end video editing
  • Potential reliability issues reported by some users (e.g., 'no signal' or boot failures after some time)

Verdict

The MSI GeForce GT 1030 2G LP OC is an entry-level graphics card featuring 2GB of GDDR5 memory with a 6008 MHz speed on a 64-bit bus. Based on the Pascal architecture (GP108), it is equipped with 384 CUDA cores and operates at an overclocked boost speed of 1518 MHz and a base clock of 1265 MHz. Main pros include its highly efficient 30W low power consumption, compact low-profile design ideal for small form factor PCs, and factory overclocking for a performance edge over base models. However, its primary cons are its limited 64-bit memory bandwidth and unsuitability for modern AAA gaming at high resolutions, as it is strictly designed for light esports titles and home theater media playback.

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