GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

When choosing between GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB.

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GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

Main Specs

	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 1060 6 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	6.144 MB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB has 300% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 1030.
GeForce GT 1030 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x4, and GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 1030.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB are build with Pascal architecture.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is 278 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 1030.
GeForce GT 1030 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB - by 16 nm process technology.
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is 105 mm longer, than GeForce GT 1030.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is 2000 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 1030.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	12−14	50−55
ultra / 1080p	8−9	35−40
QHD / 1440p	2−3	27−30
4K / 2160p	−	16−18
low / 720p	27−30	80−85
medium / 1080p	16−18	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 300% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	21−24	80−85
ultra / 1080p	18−20	70−75
QHD / 1440p	5−6	55−60
4K / 2160p	4−5	30−33
low / 720p	45−50	130−140
medium / 1080p	24−27	90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Battlefield 5 is 290% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	−
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 1060 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 GB in Dota 2 is 42% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	14−16	65−70
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	70−75
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Far Cry 5 is 266% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	21−24	95−100
ultra / 1080p	16−18	75−80
QHD / 1440p	16−18	45−50
4K / 2160p	−	21−24
low / 720p	90−95	220−230
medium / 1080p	45−50	150−160
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Fortnite is 207% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	21−24	90−95
ultra / 1080p	18−20	70−75
QHD / 1440p	7−8	50−55
4K / 2160p	−	35−40
low / 720p	45−50	140−150
medium / 1080p	24−27	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Forza Horizon 4 is 283% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	75−80	160−170
medium / 768p	70−75	150−160
high / 1080p	24−27	100−110
ultra / 1080p	10−12	50−55
QHD / 1440p	1−2	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Grand Theft Auto V is 181% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	8−9	40−45
ultra / 1080p	6−7	30−35
QHD / 1440p	−	24−27
4K / 2160p	2−3	14−16
low / 720p	24−27	95−100
medium / 1080p	10−12	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Metro Exodus is 390% 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 6 GB in Minecraft is 19% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	21−24	80−85
ultra / 1080p	16−18	60−65
4K / 2160p	−	18−20
low / 720p	50−55	120−130
medium / 1080p	21−24	90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 221% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	12−14	35−40
ultra / 1080p	9−10	24−27
QHD / 1440p	0−1	18−20
4K / 2160p	−	12−14
low / 720p	24−27	95−100
medium / 1080p	14−16	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 260% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	45−50	190−200
medium / 768p	30−33	130−140
high / 1080p	16−18	75−80
ultra / 1080p	10−11	40−45
4K / 2160p	7−8	27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 331% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	95−100	130−140
medium / 768p	55−60	−
ultra / 1080p	30−35	65−70
high / 768p	50−55	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in World of Tanks is 55% more, than GeForce GT 1030.

Full Specs

	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Code name	N17P-G1	GP106
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	17 May 2017	19 July 2016
Pipelines	384	1280
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	136.7
Floating-point performance	1,127 gflops	4,375 gflops
Length	145 mm	250 mm
Memory bus width	64 Bit	192 Bit
Memory clock speed	6000 MHz	8000 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	1.2.131
CUDA	6.1	6.1
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)	0.11 kh/s
G-SYNC		+
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GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

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