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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 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 | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+25%) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 5GB and Arc A550M
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 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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB scores 9,175 and the Arc A550M reaches 9,000 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 A550M uses Generation 12.7, both on 16 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 2,048 (Arc A550M). Raw compute: 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M). Boost clocks: 1709 MHz vs 2050 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,175+2% | 9,000 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 2048+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.375 TFLOPS | 8.397 TFLOPS+92% |
| Boost Clock | 1709 MHz | 2050 MHz+20% |
| ROPs | 40 | 64+60% |
| TMUs | 80 | 128+60% |
| L1 Cache | 0.47 MB | 3 MB+538% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB | 8 MB+540% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A550M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 224 GB/s (Arc A550M) — a 40% advantage for the Arc A550M. Bus width: 160-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 8 MB (Arc A550M) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 5 GB+25% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 160 GB/s | 224 GB/s+40% |
| Bus Width | 160-bit+25% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB | 8 MB+540% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A550M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs QuickSync (Xe) (Arc A550M). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs QuickSync (Xe). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Arc A550M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (6th Gen) | QuickSync (Xe) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (3rd Gen) | QuickSync (Xe) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB draws 120W versus the Arc A550M's 60W — a 66.7% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 500W (Arc A550M). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 250mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W | 60W-50% |
| 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 |
| Perf/Watt | 76.5 | 150.0+96% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A550M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65 | — |
| Codename | GP106 | DG2-512 |
| Release | December 26 2017 | 2022 |
| Ranking | #289 | #279 |
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