Quadro T1000 Max-Q vs GeForce GT 430

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GT 430 with Quadro T1000 Max-Q, including specs and performance data.

GT 430
2010
1 GB GDDR3, 49 Watt
1.53

T1000 Max-Q outperforms GT 430 by a whopping 1019% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking978322
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.05no data
Power efficiency2.1924.04
ArchitectureFermi (2010−2014)Turing (2018−2022)
GPU code nameGF108TU117
Market segmentDesktopMobile workstation
Release date11 October 2010 (14 years ago)27 May 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$79 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

The higher the performance-to-price ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices for comparison.

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Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores96896
CUDA cores per GPU96no data
Core clock speed700 MHz765 MHz
Boost clock speedno data1350 MHz
Number of transistors585 million4,700 million
Manufacturing process technology40 nm12 nm
Power consumption (TDP)49 Watt50 Watt
Maximum GPU temperature98 °Cno data
Texture fill rate11.2075.60
Floating-point processing power0.2688 TFLOPS2.419 TFLOPS
ROPs432
TMUs1656

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizeno datamedium sized
Bus supportPCI-E 2.0 x 16no data
InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Length145 mmno data
Height2.713" (6.9 cm)no data
Width1-slotno data
Supplementary power connectorsNoneNone

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR3GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount1 GB4 GB
Memory bus width128 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed800 - 900 MHz (1600 - 1800 data rate)1250 MHz
Memory bandwidth25.6 - 28.8 GB/s80 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsHDMIVGA (optional)Mini HDMIDual Link DVINo outputs
HDMI+-
Maximum VGA resolution2048x1536no data
Audio input for HDMIInternalno data

API and SDK compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (11_0)12 (12_1)
Shader Model5.16.6
OpenGL4.24.6
OpenCL1.13.0
VulkanN/A1.2
CUDA+7.5

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score.

GT 430 1.53
T1000 Max-Q 17.12
+1019%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

GT 430 601
T1000 Max-Q 6735
+1021%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Atomic Heart 4−5
−975%
40−45
+975%
Counter-Strike 2 8−9
−275%
30−33
+275%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−1033%
30−35
+1033%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Atomic Heart 4−5
−975%
40−45
+975%
Battlefield 5 2−3
−3400%
70−75
+3400%
Counter-Strike 2 8−9
−275%
30−33
+275%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−1033%
30−35
+1033%
Far Cry 5 0−1 55−60
Fortnite 5−6
−1700%
90−95
+1700%
Forza Horizon 4 8−9
−750%
65−70
+750%
Forza Horizon 5 1−2
−4400%
45−50
+4400%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 10−11
−510%
60−65
+510%
Valorant 35−40
−271%
130−140
+271%

Full HD
High Preset

Atomic Heart 4−5
−975%
40−45
+975%
Battlefield 5 2−3
−3400%
70−75
+3400%
Counter-Strike 2 8−9
−275%
30−33
+275%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 30−35
−559%
210−220
+559%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−1033%
30−35
+1033%
Dota 2 18−20
−450%
95−100
+450%
Far Cry 5 0−1 55−60
Fortnite 5−6
−1700%
90−95
+1700%
Forza Horizon 4 8−9
−750%
65−70
+750%
Forza Horizon 5 1−2
−4400%
45−50
+4400%
Grand Theft Auto V 2−3
−3000%
60−65
+3000%
Metro Exodus 2−3
−1650%
35−40
+1650%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 10−11
−510%
60−65
+510%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 6−7
−650%
45−50
+650%
Valorant 35−40
−271%
130−140
+271%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 2−3
−3400%
70−75
+3400%
Counter-Strike 2 8−9
−275%
30−33
+275%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−1033%
30−35
+1033%
Dota 2 18−20
−450%
95−100
+450%
Far Cry 5 0−1 55−60
Forza Horizon 4 8−9
−750%
65−70
+750%
Forza Horizon 5 1−2
−4400%
45−50
+4400%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 10−11
−510%
60−65
+510%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 6−7
−650%
45−50
+650%
Valorant 35−40
−271%
130−140
+271%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Fortnite 5−6
−1700%
90−95
+1700%

1440p
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 2−3
−950%
21−24
+950%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 9−10
−1244%
120−130
+1244%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 10−11
−1510%
160−170
+1510%
Valorant 8−9
−1938%
160−170
+1938%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
−1400%
14−16
+1400%
Far Cry 5 2−3
−1700%
35−40
+1700%
Forza Horizon 4 3−4
−1267%
40−45
+1267%
Forza Horizon 5 0−1 30−33
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 3−4
−767%
24−27
+767%

1440p
Epic Preset

Fortnite 2−3
−1750%
35−40
+1750%

4K
High Preset

Atomic Heart 1−2
−1200%
12−14
+1200%
Grand Theft Auto V 14−16
−100%
30−33
+100%
Valorant 8−9
−1038%
90−95
+1038%

4K
Ultra Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 0−1 6−7
Dota 2 2−3
−2800%
55−60
+2800%
Far Cry 5 2−3
−800%
18−20
+800%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 3−4
−433%
16−18
+433%

4K
Epic Preset

Fortnite 3−4
−433%
16−18
+433%

1440p
High Preset

Grand Theft Auto V 27−30
+0%
27−30
+0%
Metro Exodus 21−24
+0%
21−24
+0%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 45−50
+0%
45−50
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 18−20
+0%
18−20
+0%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 8−9
+0%
8−9
+0%
Metro Exodus 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 21−24
+0%
21−24
+0%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 24−27
+0%
24−27
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 8−9
+0%
8−9
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 27−30
+0%
27−30
+0%
Forza Horizon 5 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%

Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:

  • in Forza Horizon 5, with 1080p resolution and the Medium Preset, the T1000 Max-Q is 4400% faster.

All in all, in popular games:

  • T1000 Max-Q is ahead in 51 test (82%)
  • there's a draw in 11 tests (18%)

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.53 17.12
Recency 11 October 2010 27 May 2019
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Chip lithography 40 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 49 Watt 50 Watt

GT 430 has 2% lower power consumption.

T1000 Max-Q, on the other hand, has a 1019% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, a 300% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 233.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Quadro T1000 Max-Q is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GT 430 in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce GT 430 is a desktop card while Quadro T1000 Max-Q is a mobile workstation one.

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