Arc A550M vs GeForce GTX 1060 5GB

CPU

GPU

Arc A550M

2022Core: 900 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB

2017Core: 1506 MHzBoost: 1709 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A550M

9,000

0.0%

Arc 8-Core iGPU

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

9,175

+1.9%

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

GeForce GTX 960

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

RTX 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 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 uses modern memory architecture. 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 5GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 25% more VRAM (5 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 5GB
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+25%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (250mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB 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 5GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A550M and GeForce GTX 1060 5GB

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 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 A550M scores 9,000 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 A550M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Arc A550M) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Raw compute: 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M) vs 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1709 MHz.

Feature	Arc A550M	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
G3D Mark Score	9,000	9,175+2%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Pascal
Process Node	6 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2048+60%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.397 TFLOPS+92%	4.375 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+20%	1709 MHz
ROPs	64+60%	40
TMUs	128+60%	80
L1 Cache	3 MB+538%	0.47 MB
L2 Cache	8 MB+540%	1.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A550M	GeForce 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A550M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB has 5 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Arc A550M) vs 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) — a 40% advantage for the Arc A550M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A550M) vs 1.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A550M	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	5 GB+25%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s+40%	160 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	160-bit+25%
L2 Cache	8 MB+540%	1.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A550M) 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.

Feature	Arc A550M	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Xe) (Arc A550M) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Decoder: QuickSync (Xe) vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Arc A550M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB).

Feature	Arc A550M	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
Encoder	QuickSync (Xe)	NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder	QuickSync (Xe)	NVDEC (3rd Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A550M draws 60W versus the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB's 120W — a 66.7% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A550M) 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: 85 vs 75.

Feature	Arc A550M	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
TDP	60W-50%	120W
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	250mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85	75-12%
Perf/Watt	150.0+96%	76.5