ASUS GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 8GB GDDR7
What Buyers Say
ASUS GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5
The ASUS GeForce GT 1030 is praised for its silent passive cooling and solid performance in light gaming and everyday tasks, though it runs hot in poorly ventilated cases. Several users highlighted its quiet operation and easy installation, while some noted it is not suitable for modern gaming beyond low 720p settings. Verified buyers consistently mention good value for basic needs and a reliable upgrade from older integrated graphics.
Pros
- passive silent cooling
- good performance for light gaming
- low power consumption
- easy plug-and-play installation
- solid build quality
Cons
- runs hot in poorly ventilated cases
- not suitable for modern gaming at 720p+
- large heatsink may not fit small cases
- no included bracket for fan slot cover
- no GPU Tweak disc included
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 8GB GDDR7
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this GPU, praising its performance, quiet operation, and visual appeal. It is seen as a significant upgrade from older cards like the GTX 1060 and 1650 Super, especially for gaming and AI features like DLSS 4. Some note the need for a 500W+ power supply, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Quiet operation
- Beautiful design
- Easy installation
- Great value for money
Cons
- Requires 500W+ power supply
- Large size may not fit all cases
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce GT 1030 | MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce GT 1030 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Pascal | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 14 | 5★ |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 2 GB | 8 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Stream Processors | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | — | 30★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | — | 19.18000030517578★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | — | 19.18000030517578★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 30★ | 145 |
| Recommended PSU | 200★ | 550 |
| Power Connectors | None | 8-Pin |
| Cooler | Passive | Triple Fan★ |
| Fans | 0 | 3★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 3.0 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0★ | — |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4★ |
| Max Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 8K (4320p) |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 173★ | 303 |
| Slot Width | 2★ | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Low Profile | Full Height |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 1.11 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Upscaling | — | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | — | ✓★ |
| VR Ready | — | ✓★ |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5
- Strong affordability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average compute (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ai (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average vram (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average feature (12th percentile)12th %ile
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 8GB GDDR7
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
ASUS GeForce GT 1030 2GB GDDR5 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 21 of 40 specs.
