Arc A310 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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GPU

Arc A310

2022Core: 2000 MHzBoost: 2000 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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Arc A310 vs GeForce GTX 1060 Performance Spectrum

Arc A310

4 GB 75

5,438

0.0%

10,064

+85.1%

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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.

Arc A310 vs GeForce GTX 1060 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Arc A310 vs GeForce GTX 1060: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Arc A310

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 34.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 54.4 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Better long-term bet: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 75W instead of 180W, a 105W reduction.
✅Measures 169mm instead of 173mm, a 4mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅111.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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149% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 54.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
❌140% higher power demand at 180W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 111.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 85.1% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 5,438), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Arc A310 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 6nm process instead of 16nm, 6 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2016. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Arc A310 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $149 cheaper on MSRP at $100 vs $249, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 34.5% (54.4 vs 40.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce GTX 1060 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

Arc A310 vs GeForce GTX 1060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Arc A310

The Arc A310 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,438 points.

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 A310 scores 5,438 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 85.1%. The Arc A310 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 768 (Arc A310) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 3.072 TFLOPS (Arc A310) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Arc A310	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	5,438	10,064+85%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Pascal
Process Node	6 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	768	2560+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.072 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+189%
Boost Clock	2000 MHz+15%	1733 MHz
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	160+400%
L1 Cache	1.1 MB+17%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Arc A310 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	Arc A310	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A310 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 124 GB/s (Arc A310) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 54.8% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Arc A310 and 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A310) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Arc A310 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A310	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	124 GB/s	192 GB/s+55%
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A310) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A310	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A310) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Arc A310) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Arc A310	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A310 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 82.4% difference. The Arc A310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Arc A310) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin. Card length: 169mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Arc A310	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	75W-58%	180W
Recommended PSU	300W-25%	400W
Power Connector	None	6-pin
Length	169mm	173mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	72.5+30%	55.9

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc A310 came in at $100, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249. On MSRP, Arc A310 was 59.8% cheaper ($149 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 54.4 (Arc A310) vs 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Arc A310 offers 34.7% better value. The newer card here is Arc A310 (2022 vs 2016).

Feature	Arc A310	GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP	$100-60%	$249
Performance per Dollar	54.4+35%	40.4
Codename	DG2-128	GP104
Release	October 12 2022	May 27 2016
Ranking	#422	#137

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