GeForce GTX 1060
Intel UHD Graphics P630
GeForce GTX 1060 vs Intel UHD Graphics P630 Performance Spectrum
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 UHD Graphics P630 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 UHD Graphics P630: 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
2016Why buy it
- ✅+444.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅Delivers 118.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 18.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
- ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
- ✅Intel UHD Graphics P630 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1060 is the less risky modern option long term.
Trade-offs
- ❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
- ❌1100% higher power demand at 180W vs 15W.
Intel UHD Graphics P630
2018Why buy it
- ✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
- ✅Draws 15W instead of 180W, a 165W reduction.
- ✅More future proof: Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,848 vs 10,064).
- ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.5 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Intel UHD Graphics P630 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 UHD Graphics P630
The Intel UHD Graphics P630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 24 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,848 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Intel UHD Graphics P630's 1,848 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 444.6%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.4608 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,064+445% | 1,848 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 2560+1233% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.873 TFLOPS+1826% | 0.4608 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1733 MHz+44% | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+2033% | 3 |
| TMUs | 160+567% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Intel UHD Graphics P630 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | Upscaling support | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 carries 0 MB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 100+% 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 UHD Graphics P630.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs Quick Sync (Coffee Lake) (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs Gen 9.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,HEVC 10-bit,VP9 10-bit,MPEG-2 (Intel UHD Graphics P630).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Pascal) | Quick Sync (Coffee Lake) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Pascal) | Gen 9.5 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | H.264,HEVC 10-bit,VP9 10-bit,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Intel UHD Graphics P630's 15W — a 169.2% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics P630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 15W-92% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 173mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 55.9 | 123.2+120% |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 launched at $100. On MSRP, Intel UHD Graphics P630 was 59.8% cheaper ($149 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 18.5 (Intel UHD Graphics P630) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 118.4% better value. The newer card here is Intel UHD Graphics P630 (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $100-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.4+118% | 18.5 |
| Codename | GP104 | Coffee Lake GT2 |
| Release | May 27 2016 | May 24 2018 |
| Ranking | #137 | #640 |
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