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GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
GALAX GeForce GT 1030

GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB vs GALAX GeForce GT 1030. Specifications, performance, tests

Overall score
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Released
Q3/2016
GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Released
Q2/2017
Overall score
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GALAX GeForce GT 1030
GALAX GeForce GT 1030

What's the best choice GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or GALAX GeForce GT 1030? Which graphics card is faster?

We have prepared a comparison to help you choose the best graphics card. Compare their specifications and benchmarks.

GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB has a maximum frequency of 1.506 GHz. Memory size 6 GB. Memory type GDDR5. Released in Q3/2016.

GALAX GeForce GT 1030 has a maximum frequency of 1.227 GHz. Memory size 2 GB. Memory type GDDR5. Released in Q2/2017.

Differences

  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    2683 left arrow score
  • Higher clock speed

    Around 19% better clock speed

    1.506 GHz left arrow 1.227 GHz
  • More memory

    67% more memory

    6 GB left arrow 2 GB

Positions in all rankings

Common positions GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
    2712 place
  • Battlefield 5
    2652 place
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    3020 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ethereum Hashrate (MH/s)
    2555 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ergo Hashrate (MH/s)
    2401 place
  • Crypto-Mining Ravencoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    2648 place
  • Crypto-Mining Vertcoin Hashrate (MH/s)
    2029 place
  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    3059 left arrow score

Positions in all rankings

Common positions GALAX GeForce GT 1030 GPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
    3090 place
  • Battlefield 5
    3026 place
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    3059 place

Specifications

Technical data
GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
GALAX GeForce GT 1030 GALAX GeForce GT 1030
General info

Comparison of basic technical data of graphics cards GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB and GALAX GeForce GT 1030, chip, information processing units.

  • Based on
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB left arrow NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030
  • GPU Chip
    GP106-410-A1 left arrow GP108-300-A1
  • Execution units
    10 left arrow 3
  • Shader
    1280 left arrow 384
  • Render Output Units
    48 left arrow 16
  • Texture Units
    80 left arrow 24
Memory settings

Comparison of the amount of memory on board graphics cards. The more the better.

  • Memory Size
    6 GB left arrow 2 GB
  • Memory Type
    GDDR5 left arrow GDDR5
  • Memory Speed
    2.002 GHz left arrow 1.502 GHz
  • Memory Bandwith
    192 GB/s left arrow 48 GB/s
  • Memory Interface
    192 bit left arrow 64 bit
Clock frequency

Let's compare the memory frequency of graphics cards GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB and GALAX GeForce GT 1030. The higher the better.

  • Base Clock
    1.506 GHz left arrow 1.227 GHz
  • Boost Clock
    1.708 GHz left arrow 1.468 GHz
  • Avg (Game) Clock
    left arrow
  • Overclocking
    Yes left arrow Yes
Thermal Management

Connectors, the number of thermal watts emitted in normal mode and at overclocking.

  • TDP
    120 W left arrow 30 W
  • TDP (up)
    -- left arrow --
  • Tjunction max
    -- left arrow --
  • PCIe-Power
    1 x 6-Pin left arrow
Cooler & Fans type

Types and sizes of coolers for graphics card cooling system GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB and GALAX GeForce GT 1030.

  • Fan-Type
    Radial left arrow Axial
  • Cooler-Type
    Air cooling left arrow Air cooling
  • Fan 1
    1 x 70 mm left arrow 1 x 70 mm
  • Noise (Idle)
    -- left arrow --
  • Fan 2
    -- left arrow --
  • Noise (Load)
    -- left arrow --
Interfaces

Connectivity and connections.

  • Max. Displays
    4 left arrow 2
  • HDCP-Version
    2.2 left arrow 2.2
  • HDMI Ports
    1x HDMI v2.0b left arrow 1x HDMI v2.0b
  • DP Ports
    3x DP v1.4 left arrow --
  • DVI Ports
    1 left arrow 1
  • VGA Ports
    -- left arrow --
  • USB-C Ports
    -- left arrow --
Technical data

Technical data that is used to its full potential in computer games.

  • Max. resolution
    7680x4320 left arrow 7680x4320
  • DirectX
    12_1 left arrow 12_1
  • Raytracing
    No left arrow No
  • DLSS / FSR
    No left arrow No
  • LED
    No LED lighting left arrow No LED lighting
Supported Video Codecs

Built-in support for video and image compression standards.

  • h264
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode
  • VP8
    No left arrow No
  • h265 / HEVC
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode
  • VP9
    Decode left arrow Decode
  • AV1
    No left arrow No
Dimensions

The difference in size, weight and slot of the compared devices

  • Length
    255 mm left arrow 180 mm
  • Height
    125 mm left arrow 121 mm
  • Width
    42 mm left arrow 41 mm
  • Width (Slots)
    2 PCIe-Slots left arrow 2 PCIe-Slots
  • Weight
    -- left arrow --
More information

Comparison of interfaces and release dates for GPU GALAX GeForce GT 1030 and GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB.

  • GPU Interface
    PCIe 3.0 x 16 left arrow PCIe 3.0 x 4
  • Release date
    Q3/2016 left arrow Q2/2017
  • Release price
    -- left arrow --
  • Structure size
    16 nm left arrow 14 nm
  • Part-no
    60NRH7DHL6VT left arrow 30NPH4HVQ4ST
  • Documents
    data sheet left arrow data sheet

Benchmarks

Performance tests GPUs

Based on the results of several popular benchmarks, you can more accurately estimate the performance difference between GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB and GALAX GeForce GT 1030.

Compare synthetic benchmarks and choose the best graphics card for you!

FP32 Performance (Single-precision TFLOPS)
Benchmark FP32 is a 32-bit floating point calculation for the GPU which is required for 3D gaming
4.37
GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
1.13
GALAX GeForce GT 1030
Battlefield 5
Battlefield 5 is a realistic game, with a built-in benchmark, very suitable as a test for graphics cards
26 fps (avg)
GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
1 fps (avg)
GALAX GeForce GT 1030
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Shadow of the Tomb Raider has a built-in benchmark, based on the Crystal Dynamics Foundation engine
7 fps (avg)
GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
1 fps (avg)
GALAX GeForce GT 1030
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