GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce GTX 660

When comparing GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 660, 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 660 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Main Specs

	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 660
Power consumption (TDP)	30 Watt	140 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x4	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	None	One 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 660 has 366% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 1030.
GeForce GT 1030 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x4, and GeForce GTX 660 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 660 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GT 1030 is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GTX 660 - with Kepler.
Core clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 248 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 660.
GeForce GT 1030 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 660 - by 28 nm process technology.
GeForce GT 1030 is 136 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 660.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 5994 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 660.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	12−14	20−22
ultra / 1080p	8−9	12−14
QHD / 1440p	2−3	6−7
4K / 2160p	−	5−6
low / 720p	27−30	40−45
medium / 1080p	16−18	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 61% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	21−24	30−35
ultra / 1080p	18−20	27−30
QHD / 1440p	5−6	10−12
4K / 2160p	4−5	8−9
low / 720p	45−50	65−70
medium / 1080p	24−27	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Battlefield 5 is 50% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	190−200	230−240
medium / 768p	160−170	200−210
ultra / 1080p	85−90	120−130
QHD / 1440p	50−55	90−95
4K / 2160p	30−33	50−55
high / 768p	130−140	160−170
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 30% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	55−60	60−65
ultra / 1080p	35−40	50−55
medium / 1080p	45−50	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 21% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	100−110	120−130
medium / 768p	85−90	100−110
ultra / 1080p	55−60	80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Dota 2 is 25% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	14−16	24−27
ultra / 1080p	14−16	21−24
QHD / 1440p	−	18−20
4K / 2160p	5−6	8−9
low / 720p	35−40	50−55
medium / 1080p	16−18	27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	21−24	30−35
ultra / 1080p	16−18	24−27
QHD / 1440p	16−18	16−18
low / 720p	90−95	120−130
medium / 1080p	45−50	70−75
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Fortnite is 38% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	21−24	30−35
ultra / 1080p	18−20	24−27
QHD / 1440p	7−8	14−16
4K / 2160p	−	12−14
low / 720p	45−50	65−70
medium / 1080p	24−27	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Forza Horizon 4 is 45% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	75−80	100−110
medium / 768p	70−75	90−95
high / 1080p	24−27	40−45
ultra / 1080p	10−12	16−18
QHD / 1440p	1−2	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Grand Theft Auto V is 40% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	8−9	12−14
ultra / 1080p	6−7	10−11
QHD / 1440p	−	10−11
4K / 2160p	2−3	3−4
low / 720p	24−27	40−45
medium / 1080p	10−12	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Metro Exodus is 70% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	100−110	120−130
ultra / 1080p	100−110	−
medium / 1080p	100−110	110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Minecraft is 14% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	21−24	−
ultra / 1080p	16−18	14−16
low / 720p	50−55	70−75
medium / 1080p	21−24	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 16% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
high / 1080p	12−14	14−16
ultra / 1080p	9−10	10−11
QHD / 1440p	0−1	1−2
4K / 2160p	−	1−2
low / 720p	24−27	35−40
medium / 1080p	14−16	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 40% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	45−50	70−75
medium / 768p	30−33	45−50
high / 1080p	16−18	24−27
ultra / 1080p	10−11	14−16
4K / 2160p	7−8	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 50% more, than GeForce GT 1030.
low / 768p	95−100	90−95
medium / 768p	55−60	60−65
ultra / 1080p	30−35	40−45
high / 768p	50−55	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in World of Tanks is 5% more, than GeForce GT 1030.

Full Specs

	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 660
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Code name	N17P-G1	GK106
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	17 May 2017	6 September 2012
Pipelines	384	960
Core clock speed	1228 MHz	980 MHz
Boost Clock	1670 MHz	1033 MHz
Transistor count	1,800 million	2,540 million
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	35.23	78.4 billion/sec
Floating-point performance	1,127 gflops	1,981 gflops
Length	145 mm	9.5" (24.1 cm)
Memory bus width	64 Bit	192-bit GDDR5
Memory clock speed	6000 MHz	6.0 GB/s
Memory bandwidth	48.06 GB/s	144.2 GB/s
Shared memory	-
G-SYNC support	+
VR Ready	+
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_0)
Shader Model	6.4	5.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.3
OpenCL	1.2	1.2
Vulkan	1.2.131	1.1.126
CUDA	6.1	+
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)	0.11 kh/s
CUDA cores		960
Bus support		PCI Express 3.0
Height		4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options		+
Multi monitor support		4 displays
HDMI		+
HDCP		+
Maximum VGA resolution		2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI		Internal
3D Blu-Ray		+
3D Gaming		+
3D Vision		+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		66 Mh/s
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