GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB

When comparing GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB

Main Specs

	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB
Power consumption (TDP)	30 Watt	120 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x4	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	None	1x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB	3 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB has 300% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 1030.
GeForce GT 1030 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x4, and GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 1030.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB are build with Pascal architecture.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 278 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 1030.
GeForce GT 1030 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB - by 16 nm process technology.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 105 mm longer, than GeForce GT 1030.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 2008 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 1030.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	12−14	50−55
ultra / 1080p	8−9	30−35
QHD / 1440p	2−3	24−27
4K / 2160p	−	14−16
low / 720p	27−30	75−80
medium / 1080p	16−18	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 284% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	21−24	75−80
ultra / 1080p	18−20	70−75
QHD / 1440p	5−6	50−55
4K / 2160p	4−5	27−30
low / 720p	45−50	130−140
medium / 1080p	24−27	85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Battlefield 5 is 275% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	45−50
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	190−200	250−260
medium / 768p	160−170	230−240
ultra / 1080p	85−90	−
QHD / 1440p	50−55	150−160
4K / 2160p	30−33	100−110
high / 768p	130−140	220−230
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 69% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	55−60	70−75
ultra / 1080p	35−40	−
medium / 1080p	45−50	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Cyberpunk 2077 is 19% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	100−110	120−130
medium / 768p	85−90	110−120
ultra / 1080p	55−60	110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Dota 2 is 42% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	14−16	60−65
ultra / 1080p	14−16	60−65
QHD / 1440p	−	40−45
4K / 2160p	5−6	21−24
low / 720p	35−40	100−110
medium / 1080p	16−18	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Far Cry 5 is 255% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	21−24	90−95
ultra / 1080p	16−18	70−75
QHD / 1440p	16−18	45−50
4K / 2160p	−	21−24
low / 720p	90−95	220−230
medium / 1080p	45−50	140−150
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Fortnite is 197% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	21−24	85−90
ultra / 1080p	18−20	65−70
QHD / 1440p	7−8	45−50
4K / 2160p	−	30−35
low / 720p	45−50	130−140
medium / 1080p	24−27	90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Forza Horizon 4 is 258% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	75−80	160−170
medium / 768p	70−75	150−160
high / 1080p	24−27	95−100
ultra / 1080p	10−12	45−50
QHD / 1440p	1−2	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Grand Theft Auto V is 172% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	8−9	35−40
ultra / 1080p	6−7	30−35
QHD / 1440p	−	24−27
4K / 2160p	2−3	14−16
low / 720p	24−27	90−95
medium / 1080p	10−12	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Metro Exodus is 360% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	100−110	120−130
ultra / 1080p	100−110	−
medium / 1080p	100−110	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Minecraft is 19% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	21−24	75−80
ultra / 1080p	16−18	55−60
4K / 2160p	−	18−20
low / 720p	50−55	120−130
medium / 1080p	21−24	85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 207% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	12−14	35−40
ultra / 1080p	9−10	21−24
QHD / 1440p	0−1	16−18
4K / 2160p	−	10−11
low / 720p	24−27	90−95
medium / 1080p	14−16	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 246% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	45−50	180−190
medium / 768p	30−33	120−130
high / 1080p	16−18	70−75
ultra / 1080p	10−11	40−45
4K / 2160p	7−8	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 309% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	95−100	120−130
medium / 768p	55−60	−
ultra / 1080p	30−35	65−70
high / 768p	50−55	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in World of Tanks is 47% more, than GeForce GT 1030.

Full Specs

	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Code name	N17P-G1	GP106
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	17 May 2017	18 August 2016
Pipelines	384	1152
Core clock speed	1228 MHz	1506 MHz
Boost Clock	1670 MHz	1708 MHz
Transistor count	1,800 million	4,400 million
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	16 nm
Texture fill rate	35.23	123.0
Floating-point performance	1,127 gflops	3,935 gflops
Length	145 mm	250 mm
Memory bus width	64 Bit	192 Bit
Memory clock speed	6000 MHz	8008 MHz
Memory bandwidth	48.06 GB/s	192.2 GB/s
Shared memory	-
G-SYNC support	+
VR Ready	+
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Shader Model	6.4	6.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	1.2	1.2
Vulkan	1.2.131	+
CUDA	6.1	6.1
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)	0.11 kh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)		19 Mh/s
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GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB

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