GT 1030 for Blender
Pascal GPU best suited to lighter Blender scenes, learning workflows, and budget-conscious rendering setups.
Last updated: May 26, 2026
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74
Entry-level speed — fine for learning and lighter scenes.
2 GB
Limited — best for simpler scenes and lighter workflows.
384
Lower core count — adequate for lighter rendering workloads.
Pascal
Older architecture — check benchmark scores for a practical performance picture.
48.1 GB/s
Lower bandwidth may become a bottleneck in texture-heavy or complex scenes.
1468 MHz
Lower clock speed — typical of older or workstation-class GPUs.
OptiX, CUDA
OptiX is typically the fastest option; CUDA provides a reliable fallback.
30 W
Low power — easy to cool and efficient for smaller builds.
2017
More technical details
Core specs
- Base clock: 1228 MHz
- Process size: 14 nm
Memory specs
- Memory type: GDDR5
- Memory bus: 64-bit
Benchmark performance
This chart estimates how many seconds this GPU takes to render one frame of each standard Blender benchmark scene, so you can compare practical rendering speed at a glance.
These are single-frame estimates derived from Blender Open Data benchmark medians at the scene sample counts, not full-animation render times or guarantees for every real project.
View Blender Open Data sourceIs GT 1030 good for Blender?
A concise editorial read on where this GPU looks strong, the tradeoffs to keep in mind, and who it suits best.
What stands out
- Pascal architecture
- Compact 14 nm process node
- Designed for basic 3D tasks
- Suitable for lightweight Blender projects
Tradeoffs to know
- Limited 2 GB VRAM may restrict complex scene rendering
- Not ideal for high-resolution or detailed Blender projects
Who should choose it
- Affordable entry into GPU rendering
- Suitable for educational purposes and learning Blender basics
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