GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GT 1030 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 1000% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030.
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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop vs GeForce GT 1030: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop vs GeForce GT 1030
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is dramatically faster, around 1000% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop packs 1,536 CUDA cores versus 384 on the GeForce GT 1030.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GT 1030 is the gentler choice at 30W versus 80W. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 80W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop carries 6GB versus 2GB on the GeForce GT 1030. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop's memory is also faster — 288 GB/s versus 48 GB/s (192-bit vs 64-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GT 1030 (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GT 1030 or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 1000%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop better than the GeForce GT 1030?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GT 1030 or the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop?
Does the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 384 | 1,536✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 0 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 0 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,227 MHz | 1,455 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,468 MHz | 1,590 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 6 Gbps | 12 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 48 GB/s | 288 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 80 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | May 2017 | Apr 2019 |