GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce RTX 2060
GeForce GT 1030
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 1030 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 486.4% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 1030.
| Insight | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-486.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+486.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $95), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 364.2% better value per dollar than the GeForce GT 1030.
| Insight | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+364.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($95) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce RTX 2060
GeForce GT 1030
The GeForce GT 1030 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,407 points. Launch price was $79.
GeForce RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 1030 scores 2,407 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 486.4%. The GeForce GT 1030 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1030) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,407 | 14,114+486% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1920+400% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+472% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz | 1680 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 24 | 120+400% |
| L1 Cache | 0.14 MB | 1.9 MB+1257% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 1030 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 1030) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 1030) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GT 1030) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 1030 draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 136.8% difference. The GeForce GT 1030 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 1030) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72.
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-81% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | 145mm | 229mm |
| Height | 69mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 72-10% |
| Perf/Watt | 80.2 | 88.2+10% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 1030 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $95, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce GT 1030 costs 20.8% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.3 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 364.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-77% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $95-21% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.3 | 117.6+365% |
| Codename | GP108 | TU106 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #641 | #168 |
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