GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce GT 1030 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 800% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. The GeForce GT 1030 is the cheaper option by $91 EUR.
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GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop vs GeForce GT 1030: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop vs GeForce GT 1030
The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 800% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop packs 1,280 CUDA cores versus 384 on the GeForce GT 1030.
Price & Value
The GeForce GT 1030 currently lists from $46 EUR, $91 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop at $136 EUR. The GeForce GT 1030 is trading below its $79 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GT 1030 is the gentler choice at 30W versus 80W. The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 80W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1060 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 1060 Laptop's memory is also faster — 192 GB/s versus 48 GB/s (192-bit vs 64-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GT 1030 or GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is the faster card by about 800%. 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 1060 Laptop better than the GeForce GT 1030?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GT 1030 or the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop worth the extra $91 EUR over the GeForce GT 1030?
Does the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 384 | 1,280✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 0 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 0 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,227 MHz | 1,404 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,468 MHz | 1,670 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 6 Gbps | 8 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 48 GB/s | 192 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 80 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | May 2017 | Aug 2016 |