GeForce 930A vs GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB

When comparing GeForce 930A and GeForce GTX 1060 5 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 930A and GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 930A
GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB

Main Specs

  GeForce 930A GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 120 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 6-pin
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 5 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
 
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB has 263% more power consumption, than GeForce 930A.
  • GeForce 930A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce 930A.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce 930A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 578 MHz higher, than GeForce 930A.
  • GeForce 930A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB - by 16 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 6006 MHz higher, than GeForce 930A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 3−4 21−24
ultra / 1080p 1−2 12−14
QHD / 1440p 0−1 7−8
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 14−16 40−45
medium / 1080p 5−6 27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 333% more, than GeForce 930A.

Full Specs

  GeForce 930A GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB
Architecture Maxwell Pascal
Code name GM108 GP106
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 13 March 2015 26 December 2017
Pipelines 384 1280
Core clock speed 928 MHz 1506 MHz
Boost Clock 941 MHz 1709 MHz
Transistor count 4,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 16 nm
Texture fill rate 22.58 136.7
Floating-point performance 722.7 gflops 4,375 gflops
Length 250 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 160 Bit
Memory clock speed 2002 MHz 8008 MHz
Memory bandwidth 16.02 GB/s 160.2 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
CUDA 5.0 6.1