GeForce GTX 1060 vs Intel UHD Graphics 710

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 710

2022Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1300 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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

  • βœ…+856.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
  • βœ…Less risky long-term buy than Intel UHD Graphics 710: it remains the more sensible modern option while Intel UHD Graphics 710 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • ❌1100% higher power demand at 180W vs 15W.

Intel UHD Graphics 710

2022

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 15W instead of 180W, a 165W reduction.
  • βœ…More future proof: Generation 12.2 (2022βˆ’2023) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,052 vs 10,064).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Very weak future-proofing: 2022-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Intel UHD Graphics 710?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 1,052 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Intel UHD Graphics 710 is a 2022 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?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 856.7% more raw performance headroom and more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 856.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Intel UHD Graphics 710 is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 180W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Intel UHD Graphics 710 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?
Yes. Intel UHD Graphics 710 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 180W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 856.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1060Intel UHD Graphics 710
1080p
low117 FPS30 FPS
medium105 FPS22 FPS
high91 FPS15 FPS
ultra77 FPS8 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS23 FPS
medium87 FPS14 FPS
high76 FPS7 FPS
ultra67 FPS4 FPS
4K
low55 FPS9 FPS
medium49 FPS6 FPS
high41 FPS3 FPS
ultra37 FPS3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1060Intel UHD Graphics 710
1080p
low216 FPS47 FPS
medium181 FPS38 FPS
high148 FPS32 FPS
ultra113 FPS23 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS36 FPS
medium107 FPS26 FPS
high87 FPS19 FPS
ultra68 FPS14 FPS
4K
low62 FPS23 FPS
medium51 FPS14 FPS
high49 FPS11 FPS
ultra41 FPS8 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1060Intel UHD Graphics 710
1080p
low453 FPS47 FPS
medium362 FPS38 FPS
high302 FPS32 FPS
ultra226 FPS24 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS36 FPS
medium272 FPS28 FPS
high226 FPS24 FPS
ultra170 FPS18 FPS
4K
low226 FPS24 FPS
medium181 FPS19 FPS
high151 FPS16 FPS
ultra113 FPS12 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1060Intel UHD Graphics 710
1080p
low358 FPS47 FPS
medium302 FPS38 FPS
high260 FPS32 FPS
ultra226 FPS24 FPS
1440p
low299 FPS14 FPS
medium254 FPS11 FPS
high208 FPS9 FPS
ultra170 FPS8 FPS
4K
low170 FPS10 FPS
medium133 FPS8 FPS
high123 FPS6 FPS
ultra102 FPS5 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Intel UHD Graphics 710

NVIDIA

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

Intel UHD Graphics 710

The Intel UHD Graphics 710 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Generation 12.2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1300 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,052 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Intel UHD Graphics 710's 1,052 β€” the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 856.7%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Intel UHD Graphics 710 uses Generation 12.2, both on 16 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 128 (Intel UHD Graphics 710). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.3328 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 710). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1300 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Intel UHD Graphics 710
G3D Mark Score
10,064+857%
1,052
Architecture
Pascal
Generation 12.2
Process Node
16 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
2560+1900%
128
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.873 TFLOPS+2566%
0.3328 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1733 MHz+33%
1300 MHz
ROPs
64+700%
8
TMUs
160+1900%
8
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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 UHD Graphics 710 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Intel UHD Graphics 710
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 UHD Graphics 710 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Intel UHD Graphics 710
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
System
Bus Width
192-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 710's 15W β€” a 169.2% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 710 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 710). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Intel UHD Graphics 710
TDP
180W
15W-92%
Recommended PSU
400W
1W-100%
Power Connector
6-pin
Integrated
Length
173mm
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Height
111mm
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Slots
2
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Perf/Watt
55.9
70.1+25%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Intel UHD Graphics 710 launched at $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 710 costs 100+% less ($249 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 710) β€” the Intel UHD Graphics 710 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 710 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Intel UHD Graphics 710
MSRP
$249
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
40.4
Infinity
Codename
GP104
Alder Lake GT1
Release
May 27 2016
January 4 2022
Ranking
#137
#855