GeForce GTX 1060 vs Intel Arc Pro A60

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GPU

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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Intel Arc Pro A60

2023Core: 900 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Intel Arc Pro A60 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1060

6 GB 180

10,064

+6.0%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

Intel Arc Pro A60

4 GB 130

9,493

0.0%

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.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Intel Arc Pro A60 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 vs Intel Arc Pro A60: 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

2016

Why buy it

✅49.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $131 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
✅Delivers 61.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 25.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 241mm, a 68mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌38.5% higher power demand at 180W vs 130W.

Intel Arc Pro A60

2023

Why buy it

✅Better long-term bet: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 180W, a 50W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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52.6% HIGHER MSRP
$380 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 25.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($380 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌39.3% longer card at 241mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 49.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 6% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 9,493), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

Intel Arc Pro A60 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 6nm process instead of 16nm, 16 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2016. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $131 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $380, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 61.8% (40.4 vs 25.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Intel Arc Pro A60 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Intel Arc Pro A60 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

Intel Arc Pro A60

The Intel Arc Pro A60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in June 6 2023. 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 130W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,493 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Intel Arc Pro A60's 9,493 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 6%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Intel Arc Pro A60 uses Generation 12.7, both on 16 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 8.397 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A60). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2050 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Intel Arc Pro A60
G3D Mark Score	10,064+6%	9,493
Architecture	Pascal	Generation 12.7
Process Node	16 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+6%	8.397 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	2050 MHz+18%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+25%	128
L2 Cache	2 MB	12 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Intel Arc Pro A60 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Intel Arc Pro A60
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 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 and System on the Intel Arc Pro A60. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 MB (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the Intel Arc Pro A60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Intel Arc Pro A60
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB	12 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Intel Arc Pro A60
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs Intel Xe Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro A60). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs Intel Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro A60).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Intel Arc Pro A60
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	Intel Xe Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	Intel Xe Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Intel Arc Pro A60's 130W — a 32.3% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro A60). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Intel Arc Pro A60
TDP	180W	130W-28%
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	73.0+31%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 launched at $380. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 34.5% cheaper ($131 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 25.0 (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 61.6% better value. The newer card here is Intel Arc Pro A60 (2023 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Intel Arc Pro A60
MSRP	$249-34%	$380
Performance per Dollar	40.4+62%	25.0
Codename	GP104	DG2-256
Release	May 27 2016	June 6 2023
Ranking	#137	#275

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