GeForce GT 1030 vs Tesla M6

When comparing GeForce GT 1030 and Tesla M6, 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 Tesla M6 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 1030 Tesla M6
Power consumption (TDP) 30 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI No outputs
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  • Tesla M6 has 233% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 1030.
  • GeForce GT 1030 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x4, and Tesla M6 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • Tesla M6 has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 1030.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 1030 is build with Pascal architecture, and Tesla M6 - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 298 MHz higher, than Tesla M6.
  • GeForce GT 1030 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Tesla M6 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 988 MHz higher, than Tesla M6.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 35−40
ultra / 1080p 8−9 24−27
QHD / 1440p 2−3 20−22
4K / 2160p 10−12
low / 720p 27−30 65−70
medium / 1080p 16−18 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 200% more, than GeForce GT 1030.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 1030 Tesla M6
Architecture Pascal Maxwell 2.0
Code name N17P-G1 GM204
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 17 May 2017 30 August 2015
Pipelines 384 1536
Core clock speed 1228 MHz 930 MHz
Boost Clock 1670 MHz 1180 MHz
Transistor count 1,800 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 35.23 113.3
Floating-point performance 1,127 gflops 3,625 gflops
Length 145 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 48.06 GB/s 160.4 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 1.1.126
CUDA 6.1 5.2
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.11 kh/s
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