Arc 7-Core iGPU
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

Arc 7-Core iGPU vs GeForce GTX 1060

Intel

Arc 7-Core iGPU

2023Boost: 2200 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc 7-Core iGPU
15
9,349
0.0%
brand logoIris Pro Graphics P580
brand logoIris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
brand logoArc 8-Core iGPU
brand logoArc Graphics 140V
brand logoArc Graphics 130T
brand logoArc A380
brand logoArc A530M
brand logoArc A770
GeForce GTX 1060
180
10,064
+7.6%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is positioned at rank #82 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Arc 7-Core iGPU

#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
95%
#72
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
231%
#74
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
209%
#75
GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
209%
#79
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
190%
#80
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
189%
#82
Arc 7-Core iGPU
MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A
100%
#86
Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $50
97%
#92
Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
MSRP: $79|Avg: $40
94%
#95
GeForce GT 555M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35
92%
#97
GeForce GTX 760M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Arc 7-Core iGPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The Arc 7-Core iGPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc 7-Core iGPU.

InsightArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1060
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.6%)
✅Leading raw performance (+7.6%)
Longevity
Xe LPG (2023) (5nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
Standard Buffer (0 MB)
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
—
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Arc 7-Core iGPU Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low176 FPS
medium137 FPS
high117 FPS
ultra89 FPS
1440p
low107 FPS
medium79 FPS
high66 FPS
ultra47 FPS
4K
low36 FPS
medium29 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low151 FPS
medium127 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra111 FPS
1440p
low125 FPS
medium94 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra87 FPS
4K
low55 FPS
medium46 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra39 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low256 FPS
medium205 FPS
high138 FPS
ultra88 FPS
1440p
low158 FPS
medium124 FPS
high92 FPS
ultra57 FPS
4K
low84 FPS
medium66 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra31 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low221 FPS
medium197 FPS
high166 FPS
ultra133 FPS
1440p
low148 FPS
medium134 FPS
high111 FPS
ultra94 FPS
4K
low81 FPS
medium73 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra54 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low421 FPS
medium337 FPS
high280 FPS
ultra210 FPS
1440p
low316 FPS
medium252 FPS
high210 FPS
ultra158 FPS
4K
low192 FPS
medium153 FPS
high127 FPS
ultra80 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low453 FPS
medium362 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS
medium272 FPS
high226 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low226 FPS
medium181 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra113 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low119 FPS
medium103 FPS
high84 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS
medium89 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra46 FPS
4K
low67 FPS
medium54 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra23 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low302 FPS
medium260 FPS
high227 FPS
ultra213 FPS
1440p
low270 FPS
medium239 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low171 FPS
medium152 FPS
high145 FPS
ultra113 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc 7-Core iGPU and GeForce GTX 1060

Intel

Arc 7-Core iGPU

The Arc 7-Core iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2200 MHz. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,349 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc 7-Core iGPU scores 9,349 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 7.6%. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is built on Xe LPG while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 7 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
9,349
10,064+8%
Architecture
Xe LPG
Pascal
Process Node
5 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
7
2560+36471%
Boost Clock
2200 MHz+27%
1733 MHz
L1 Cache
1.3 MB+38%
0.94 MB
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
XeSS
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc 7-Core iGPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
Shared
6 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
192 GB/s
Bus Width
System
192-bit
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: QuickSync vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
QuickSync
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
QuickSync
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265/HEVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Arc 7-Core iGPU draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 169.2% difference. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
15W-92%
180W
Recommended PSU
500W
400W-20%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
0mm
173mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
95
—
Perf/Watt
623.3+1015%
55.9
💰

Value Analysis

The Arc 7-Core iGPU launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Arc 7-Core iGPU costs 100+% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Arc 7-Core iGPU offers Infinity% better value. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$199-20%
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$60
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
167.7
Codename
Meteor Lake iGPU
GP104
Release
December 14 2023
May 27 2016
Ranking
#375
#137