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.
The GeForce RTX 2060 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GT 1030, leading by roughly 1200% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GT 1030: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GT 1030
The GeForce RTX 2060 is dramatically faster, around 1200% ahead of the GeForce GT 1030. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2060 packs 1,920 CUDA cores versus 384 on the GeForce GT 1030.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GT 1030 pulls less power (30W vs 160W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 2060 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 2GB, the GeForce RTX 2060 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GT 1030's 2GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2060's memory is also faster — 336 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 RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060?
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster card by about 1200%. 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
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Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GT 1030 or the GeForce RTX 2060?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 384 | 1,920✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 240 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,227 MHz | 1,365 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,468 MHz | 1,680 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 6 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 48 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 160 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2017 | Jan 2019 |