Arc A550M vs GeForce GTX 1060

Arc A550M

2022Core: 900 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A550M

9,000

0.0%

Arc 8-Core iGPU

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

10,064

+11.8%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce 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 A550M is positioned at rank #89 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 A550M

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

99%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#79

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

240%

#81

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

218%

#82

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

217%

#86

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

197%

#87

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

196%

#89

Arc A550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

98%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

96%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

93%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

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 A550M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The Arc A550M 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 11.8% 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 A550M.

Insight	Arc A550M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+11.8%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
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 A550M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A550M and GeForce GTX 1060

Arc A550M

The Arc A550M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,000 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 A550M scores 9,000 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 11.8%. The Arc A550M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Arc A550M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Arc A550M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	9,000	10,064+12%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Pascal
Process Node	6 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2048	2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.397 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+6%
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+18%	1733 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128	160+25%
L1 Cache	3 MB+219%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A550M	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A550M 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: 224 GB/s (Arc A550M) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 16.7% advantage for the Arc A550M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A550M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A550M	GeForce GTX 1060
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+300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A550M) 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 A550M	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: QuickSync (Xe) (Arc A550M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: QuickSync (Xe) vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Arc A550M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Arc A550M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	QuickSync (Xe)	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	QuickSync (Xe)	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A550M draws 60W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 100% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A550M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Arc A550M	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	60W-67%	180W
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	150.0+168%	55.9