Arc A530M vs GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
Arc A530M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Arc A530M is positioned at rank 243 and the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is on rank 11, so the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Arc A530M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 A530M.
| Insight | Arc A530M | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc A530M and GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
Arc A530M
The Arc A530M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 1 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1300 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,013 points.
GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,160 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A530M scores 8,013 and the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) reaches 8,160 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A530M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) uses Ada Lovelace, both on 6 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Arc A530M) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (Arc A530M) vs 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 1890 MHz. Ray tracing: 12 RT cores (Arc A530M) vs 24 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) with 192 Tensor cores vs 96.
| Feature | Arc A530M | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,013 | 8,160+2% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 3072+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.994 TFLOPS | 11.61 TFLOPS+191% |
| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz | 1890 MHz+45% |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 96 | 96 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 32 MB+300% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 12 | 24+100% |
| Tensor Cores | 192+100% | 96 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A530M | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A530M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Arc A530M) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) — a 16.7% advantage for the Arc A530M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A530M) vs 32 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) — the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A530M | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s+17% | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 32 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A530M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A530M | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A530M) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A530M) vs H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)).
| Feature | Arc A530M | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC 3rd Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A530M draws 65W versus the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)'s 115W — a 55.6% difference. The Arc A530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A530M) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70.
| Feature | Arc A530M | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-43% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 123.3+74% | 71.0 |
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