GeForce GTX 1060 vs RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

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

✅31.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 11,009).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌414.3% higher power demand at 180W vs 35W.
❌111% longer card at 173mm vs 82mm.

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅+9.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 35W instead of 180W, a 145W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 173mm, a 91mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅31.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+9.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 35W instead of 180W, a 145W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 173mm, a 91mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 11,009).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌414.3% higher power demand at 180W vs 35W.
❌111% longer card at 173mm vs 82mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX A1000 Embedded GPU better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1060 averages 31.2% more FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,009 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is a 2022 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 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?

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2016, 9.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware. 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?

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is the smarter buy by a wide margin. RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 9.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1060 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1060 is 2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM, 10,064 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

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	117 FPS	105 FPS
medium	105 FPS	88 FPS
high	91 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	91 FPS
medium	87 FPS	75 FPS
high	76 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	36 FPS
medium	49 FPS	33 FPS
high	41 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	216 FPS	120 FPS
medium	181 FPS	97 FPS
high	148 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	57 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	88 FPS
medium	107 FPS	68 FPS
high	87 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	53 FPS
medium	51 FPS	42 FPS
high	49 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	24 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	453 FPS	495 FPS
medium	362 FPS	396 FPS
high	302 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	248 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	372 FPS
medium	272 FPS	297 FPS
high	226 FPS	248 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	186 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	248 FPS
medium	181 FPS	198 FPS
high	151 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	120 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	358 FPS	221 FPS
medium	302 FPS	188 FPS
high	260 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	127 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	172 FPS
medium	254 FPS	149 FPS
high	208 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	96 FPS
medium	133 FPS	75 FPS
high	123 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	48 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

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.

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 1140 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,009 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU's 11,009 — the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU leads by 9.4%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,048 (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4.669 TFLOPS (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1140 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	10,064	11,009+9%
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+90%	4.669 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+52%	1140 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	160+150%	64
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	2 MB+113%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU has 8 GB. The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.2 (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU's 35W — a 134.9% difference. The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 82mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
TDP	180W	35W-81%
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	82mm
Height	111mm	4mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	314.5+463%