GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs Arc A530M
GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
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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.
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 (Mobile) is positioned at rank 11 and the Arc A530M is on rank 243, so the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
Performance Per Dollar Arc A530M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A530M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile) and Arc A530M
GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,160 points.
Arc A530M
The Arc A530M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 1 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1300 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,013 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) scores 8,160 and the Arc A530M reaches 8,013 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the Arc A530M uses Generation 12.7, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 1,536 (Arc A530M). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 3.994 TFLOPS (Arc A530M). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 1300 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 12 (Arc A530M) with 96 Tensor cores vs 192.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,160+2% | 8,013 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+100% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.61 TFLOPS+191% | 3.994 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1890 MHz+45% | 1300 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 96 | 96 |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+300% | 8 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24+100% | 12 |
| Tensor Cores | 96 | 192+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Mobile) comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A530M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 224 GB/s (Arc A530M) — a 16.7% advantage for the Arc A530M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 8 MB (Arc A530M) — the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 224 GB/s+17% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+300% | 8 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (Arc A530M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A530M). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A530M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd Gen | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the Arc A530M's 65W — a 55.6% difference. The Arc A530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 500W (Arc A530M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 65W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 71.0 | 123.3+74% |
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