Arc A310 vs GeForce GTX 1060
Arc A310
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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 Arc A310 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The Arc A310 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 85.1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A310.
| Insight | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-85.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+85.1%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $100 for the Arc A310, it costs 40% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 208.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+208.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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 Arc A310 and GeForce GTX 1060
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.
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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A310 | GeForce 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 A310 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 124 GB/s (Arc A310) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 54.8% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A310 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 40% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.4 (Arc A310) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 208.3% better value. The Arc A310 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-60% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $60-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 54.4 | 167.7+208% |
| Codename | DG2-128 | GP104 |
| Release | October 12 2022 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #422 | #137 |
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