GeForce GTX 1060 vs Intel Arc Pro A60

CPU

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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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅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

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌38.5% higher power demand at 180W vs 130W.

Intel Arc Pro A60

2023

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform 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

❌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.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Intel Arc Pro A60

2023

Why buy it

✅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.

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform 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

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌38.5% higher power demand at 180W vs 130W.

Trade-offs

❌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

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Intel Arc Pro A60?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 9,493 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Intel Arc Pro A60 is a 2023 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Intel Arc Pro A60 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2016, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 6nm process instead of 16nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1060 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $249 MSRP. GeForce GTX 1060 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 1060 is about $131 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $380 MSRP, and you are getting 6.0% higher G3D Mark. Intel Arc Pro A60 is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (130W vs 180W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Intel Arc Pro A60 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro A60 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (130W vs 180W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $380 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 6.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 61.8%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 Benchmark Check

Intel Arc Pro A60 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Intel Arc Pro A60
1080p
low	117 FPS	101 FPS
medium	105 FPS	89 FPS
high	91 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	85 FPS
medium	87 FPS	73 FPS
high	76 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	35 FPS
medium	49 FPS	32 FPS
high	41 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	22 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Intel Arc Pro A60
1080p
low	216 FPS	188 FPS
medium	181 FPS	148 FPS
high	148 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	128 FPS
medium	107 FPS	97 FPS
high	87 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	69 FPS
medium	51 FPS	54 FPS
high	49 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	31 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Intel Arc Pro A60
1080p
low	453 FPS	427 FPS
medium	362 FPS	342 FPS
high	302 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	214 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	320 FPS
medium	272 FPS	256 FPS
high	226 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	160 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	214 FPS
medium	181 FPS	171 FPS
high	151 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	107 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Intel Arc Pro A60
1080p
low	358 FPS	192 FPS
medium	302 FPS	156 FPS
high	260 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	136 FPS
medium	254 FPS	114 FPS
high	208 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	80 FPS
medium	133 FPS	66 FPS
high	123 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	39 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Intel Arc Pro A60

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 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Intel Arc Pro A60 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. 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

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 launched at $380. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 34.5% less ($131 savings) on MSRP. 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 Intel Arc Pro A60 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).