Arc 7-Core iGPU
VS
GeForce GTX 1060 5GB

Arc 7-Core iGPU vs GeForce GTX 1060 5GB

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 5GB

2017Core: 1506 MHzBoost: 1709 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
+1.9%
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 5GB
120
9,175
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 3GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 960
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 12GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation

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 2017). 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 5GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1060 5GB
Performance
✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity
Xe LPG (2023) (5nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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
—
Standard Size (250mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc 7-Core iGPU 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 5GB 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
low129 FPS
medium105 FPS
high83 FPS
ultra66 FPS
1440p
low78 FPS
medium65 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra44 FPS
4K
low32 FPS
medium27 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra17 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
low181 FPS
medium130 FPS
high104 FPS
ultra74 FPS
1440p
low94 FPS
medium70 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra39 FPS
4K
low41 FPS
medium30 FPS
high24 FPS
ultra18 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
low413 FPS
medium330 FPS
high275 FPS
ultra206 FPS
1440p
low310 FPS
medium248 FPS
high206 FPS
ultra155 FPS
4K
low153 FPS
medium132 FPS
high115 FPS
ultra92 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
low155 FPS
medium141 FPS
high118 FPS
ultra107 FPS
1440p
low129 FPS
medium123 FPS
high103 FPS
ultra86 FPS
4K
low97 FPS
medium86 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra45 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc 7-Core iGPU and GeForce GTX 1060 5GB

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 5GB

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 26 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1709 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,175 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc 7-Core iGPU scores 9,349 and the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB reaches 9,175 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is built on Xe LPG while the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 7 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1709 MHz.

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1060 5GB
G3D Mark Score
9,349+2%
9,175
Architecture
Xe LPG
Pascal
Process Node
5 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
7
1280+18186%
Boost Clock
2200 MHz+29%
1709 MHz
L1 Cache
1.3 MB+177%
0.47 MB
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1060 5GB
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 5GB has 5 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 160-bit.

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1060 5GB
VRAM Capacity
Shared
5 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
160 GB/s
Bus Width
System
160-bit
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1060 5GB
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Decoder: QuickSync vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB).

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1060 5GB
Encoder
QuickSync
NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder
QuickSync
NVDEC (3rd Gen)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Arc 7-Core iGPU draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB's 120W — a 155.6% difference. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 250mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 95 vs 75.

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1060 5GB
TDP
15W-88%
120W
Recommended PSU
500W
400W-20%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
0mm
250mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
95
75-21%
Perf/Watt
623.3+715%
76.5
💰

Value Analysis

The Arc 7-Core iGPU launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB launched at $249 and now averages $65. The Arc 7-Core iGPU costs 100+% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 141.2 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) — the Arc 7-Core iGPU offers Infinity% better value. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1060 5GB
MSRP
$199-20%
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$65
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
141.2
Codename
Meteor Lake iGPU
GP106
Release
December 14 2023
December 26 2017
Ranking
#375
#289