GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) 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.

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs RTX A4500 Embedded GPU FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs RTX A4500 Embedded GPU: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

2023

Why buy it

✅6.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌43.8% higher power demand at 115W vs 80W.

RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅91.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 96).
✅Draws 80W instead of 115W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 6.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward RTX A4500 Embedded GPU instead at 8,485 vs 8,160, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, a 5nm process instead of 8nm, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs RTX A4500 Embedded GPU Technical Specifications

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

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.

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 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 5,888 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 14.31 TFLOPS (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 1215 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 46 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) with 96 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	8,160	8,485+4%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	5888+92%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.61 TFLOPS	14.31 TFLOPS+23%
Boost Clock	1890 MHz+56%	1215 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	96	184+92%
L1 Cache	3 MB	5.8 MB+93%
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	46+92%
Tensor Cores	96	184+92%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has 6 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) and 128-bit on the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 4 MB (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) — the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs NVENC 8.0 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC 8.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	PureVideo HD VP11
Codecs	H.264,H.265	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU's 80W — a 35.9% difference. The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 500W (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.