GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) vs RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is positioned at rank 33 and the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is on rank 76, so the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

#23

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

160%

#25

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

145%

#26

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

144%

#30

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

131%

#31

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

130%

#33

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

88%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

88%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

85%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

85%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

83%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

83%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

80%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

78%

#61

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

697%

#76

RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#78

Radeon Pro 570

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

100%

#80

T400

MSRP: $180|Avg: $179

95%

#86

Quadro P3200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $63

81%

#89

Quadro P2000

MSRP: $425|Avg: $190

77%

#90

Quadro T1000

MSRP: $400|Avg: $425

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel).

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU 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.

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) Benchmark Check

RTX A4500 Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) and RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1708 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,160 points. Launch price was $237.11.

RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 510 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,485 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) scores 8,160 and the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU reaches 8,485 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 5,888 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 4.275 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 14.31 TFLOPS (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1708 MHz vs 1215 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	8,160	8,485+4%
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1280	5888+360%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.275 TFLOPS	14.31 TFLOPS+235%
Boost Clock	1708 MHz+41%	1215 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	80	184+130%
L1 Cache	0.47 MB	5.8 MB+1134%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 4 MB (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) — the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 12.2 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs NVENC 8.0 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	NVENC 8.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP8	PureVideo HD VP11
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) draws 80W versus the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU's 80W — a 0% difference. The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 500W (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.