GeForce GTX 1060 vs UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)

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

✅+570.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake): it remains the more sensible modern option while UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) 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.

UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 180W, a 165W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,500 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: older-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).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)

Why buy it

✅+570.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake): it remains the more sensible modern option while UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 180W, a 165W reduction.

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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,500 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: older-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 UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 1,500 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) is a 0 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 0, 570.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, and a 16nm process instead of Unknown node. 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 570.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce GTX 1060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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

UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)
1080p
low	117 FPS	68 FPS
medium	105 FPS	54 FPS
high	91 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	51 FPS
medium	87 FPS	40 FPS
high	76 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	34 FPS
medium	49 FPS	27 FPS
high	41 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	17 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)
1080p
low	216 FPS	68 FPS
medium	181 FPS	54 FPS
high	148 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	51 FPS
medium	107 FPS	40 FPS
high	87 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	34 FPS
medium	51 FPS	27 FPS
high	49 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	17 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)
1080p
low	453 FPS	68 FPS
medium	362 FPS	54 FPS
high	302 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	51 FPS
medium	272 FPS	40 FPS
high	226 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	34 FPS
medium	181 FPS	27 FPS
high	151 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	17 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)
1080p
low	358 FPS	68 FPS
medium	302 FPS	54 FPS
high	260 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	51 FPS
medium	254 FPS	40 FPS
high	208 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	34 FPS
medium	133 FPS	27 FPS
high	123 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	17 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)

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.

UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)

The UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in sem dados. The core clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)'s 1,500 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 570.9%. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 32 (UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)
G3D Mark Score	10,064+571%	1,500
Shading Units	2560+7900%	32

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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 UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)
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 UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) 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	UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)
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 UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)'s 15W — a 169.2% difference. The UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)
TDP	180W	15W-92%
Recommended PSU	400W	1W-100%
Power Connector	6-pin	Integrated
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	55.9	100.0+79%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) launched at $0. The UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) costs 100+% less ($249 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake)) — the UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) offers Infinity% better value.