GeForce GTX 1060 5GB vs Arc 7-Cores iGPU
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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 7-Cores iGPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The Arc 7-Cores iGPU 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 Arc 7-Cores iGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Arc 7-Cores iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Xe LPG (2023) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | Standard Buffer (0 MB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (250mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc 7-Cores iGPU 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 GeForce GTX 1060 5GB and Arc 7-Cores iGPU
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.
Arc 7-Cores iGPU
The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2200 MHz. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,349 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB scores 9,175 and the Arc 7-Cores iGPU reaches 9,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is built on Pascal while the Arc 7-Cores iGPU uses Xe LPG, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 7 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU). Boost clocks: 1709 MHz vs 2200 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Arc 7-Cores iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,175 | 9,349+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Xe LPG |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+18186% | 7 |
| Boost Clock | 1709 MHz | 2200 MHz+29% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Arc 7-Cores iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB comes with 5 GB of VRAM, while the Arc 7-Cores iGPU has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 160-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Arc 7-Cores iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 5 GB | Shared |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 160 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 160-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 12.2 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Arc 7-Cores iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc 7-Cores iGPU). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Arc 7-Cores iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (6th Gen) | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC (3rd Gen) | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB draws 120W versus the Arc 7-Cores iGPU's 15W — a 155.6% difference. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 500W (Arc 7-Cores iGPU). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 250mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Arc 7-Cores iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W | 15W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W-20% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 250mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 76.5 | 623.3+715% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the Arc 7-Cores iGPU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU costs 100+% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 141.2 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs Infinity (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) — the Arc 7-Cores iGPU offers Infinity% better value. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Arc 7-Cores iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 141.2 | Infinity |
| Codename | GP106 | Meteor Lake iGPU |
| Release | December 26 2017 | December 14 2023 |
| Ranking | #289 | #377 |
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