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Arc Graphics 130T vs GeForce GTX 1060

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Intel

Arc Graphics 130T

2025
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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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Arc Graphics 130T vs GeForce GTX 1060 Performance Spectrum

Arc Graphics 130T
Shared 15
6,208
0.0%
brand logoArc 8-Core iGPU
brand logoArc Graphics 130V
brand logoGraphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)
brand logoArc A770M
brand logoArc B580
GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
+62.1%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce 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.

Arc Graphics 130T 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 Graphics 130T

2025

Why buy it

  • ✅GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so Arc Graphics 130T is the less risky modern option long term.
  • ✅Draws 15W instead of 180W, a 165W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,208 vs 10,064).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • ❌
    20.5% HIGHER MSRP
    $300 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.7 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅+62.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 95.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 20.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

  • ❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌1100% higher power demand at 180W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 62.1% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 6,208), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Arc Graphics 130T is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2025 generation instead of 2016. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $51 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $300, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 95.3% (40.4 vs 20.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p headroom, Arc Graphics 130T has the stronger long-term case.

Arc Graphics 130T vs GeForce GTX 1060 Technical Specifications

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

Intel

Arc Graphics 130T

The Arc Graphics 130T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the Xe+ architecture. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,208 points.

NVIDIA

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 Graphics 130T scores 6,208 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 62.1%. The Arc Graphics 130T is built on Xe+ while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal. Shader units: 7 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
6,208
10,064+62%
Architecture
Xe+
Pascal
Shading Units
7
2560+36471%
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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 Graphics 130T leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce 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 Graphics 130T has 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is System on the Arc Graphics 130T and 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060.

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
Shared
6 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
192 GB/s
Bus Width
System
192-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
12.2+2%
12
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc Graphics 130T) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
Xe Media Engine
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
Xe Media Engine
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc Graphics 130T draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 169.2% difference. The Arc Graphics 130T is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
15W-92%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
Integrated
6-pin
Length
0mm
173mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
—
Perf/Watt
413.9+640%
55.9
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc Graphics 130T came in at $300, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 17% cheaper ($51 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 20.7 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 95.2% better value. The newer card here is Arc Graphics 130T (2025 vs 2016).

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$300
$249-17%
Performance per Dollar
20.7
40.4+95%
Codename
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GP104
Release
January 6 2025
May 27 2016
Ranking
#386
#137
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