GeForce GTX 1060 vs Iris Pro Graphics 5200

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

✅+758.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 417.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 7.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Pro Graphics 5200: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Pro Graphics 5200 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.
❌500% higher power demand at 180W vs 30W.

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $99 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 180W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,172 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

2013

Why buy it

✅+758.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 417.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 7.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Pro Graphics 5200: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Costs $99 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 180W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌500% higher power demand at 180W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,172 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Iris Pro Graphics 5200?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 1,172 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is a 2013 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 a newer 2016 generation instead of 2013, 758.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, and a 16nm process instead of 22nm. 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 by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1060 is about 66.0% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 758.7% higher G3D Mark. Iris Pro Graphics 5200 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Iris Pro Graphics 5200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is 2013 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,172 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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

Iris Pro Graphics 5200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
1080p
low	117 FPS	16 FPS
medium	105 FPS	11 FPS
high	91 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	4 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	11 FPS
medium	87 FPS	6 FPS
high	76 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	4 FPS
medium	49 FPS	3 FPS
high	41 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	1 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Iris Pro Graphics 5200

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
1080p
low	216 FPS	53 FPS
medium	181 FPS	42 FPS
high	148 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	40 FPS
medium	107 FPS	29 FPS
high	87 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	24 FPS
medium	51 FPS	15 FPS
high	49 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	9 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Iris Pro Graphics 5200

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
1080p
low	453 FPS	53 FPS
medium	362 FPS	42 FPS
high	302 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	40 FPS
medium	272 FPS	32 FPS
high	226 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	26 FPS
medium	181 FPS	21 FPS
high	151 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	13 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Iris Pro Graphics 5200

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
1080p
low	358 FPS	53 FPS
medium	302 FPS	42 FPS
high	260 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	10 FPS
medium	254 FPS	8 FPS
high	208 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	7 FPS
medium	133 FPS	5 FPS
high	123 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	3 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Iris Pro Graphics 5200

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.

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 27 2013. It features the Generation 7.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 22 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,172 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Iris Pro Graphics 5200's 1,172 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 758.7%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 uses Generation 7.5, both on 16 nm vs 22 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 320 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
G3D Mark Score	10,064+759%	1,172
Architecture	Pascal	Generation 7.5
Process Node	16 nm	22 nm
Shading Units	2560+700%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+1055%	0.768 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+44%	1200 MHz
ROPs	64+1500%	4
TMUs	160+300%	40

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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 Iris Pro Graphics 5200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
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 Iris Pro Graphics 5200 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
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 Iris Pro Graphics 5200's 30W — a 142.9% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1W (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
TDP	180W	30W-83%
Recommended PSU	400W	1W-100%
Power Connector	6-pin	Integrated
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	55.9+43%	39.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 launched at $150. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 costs 39.8% less ($99 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 7.8 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 417.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).