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GeForce GTX 1060 vs UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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Intel

UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

2022Boost: 1400 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
+302.6%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
Shared System RAM 15
2,500
0.0%
brand logoArc A530M
brand logoArc A770M
brand logoArc B580

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

  • ✅+302.6% 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 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen): it remains the more sensible modern option while UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) 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 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

2022

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 15W instead of 180W, a 165W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: Gen. 12 (2021−2023) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,500 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 UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 2,500 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) 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 302.6% 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 302.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) 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 UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?
Yes. UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) 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 302.6% 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 1060UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
1080p
low117 FPS80 FPS
medium105 FPS70 FPS
high91 FPS50 FPS
ultra77 FPS32 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS66 FPS
medium87 FPS58 FPS
high76 FPS37 FPS
ultra67 FPS23 FPS
4K
low55 FPS24 FPS
medium49 FPS23 FPS
high41 FPS14 FPS
ultra37 FPS12 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1060Open UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1060UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
1080p
low216 FPS112 FPS
medium181 FPS85 FPS
high148 FPS58 FPS
ultra113 FPS39 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS80 FPS
medium107 FPS48 FPS
high87 FPS35 FPS
ultra68 FPS26 FPS
4K
low62 FPS38 FPS
medium51 FPS25 FPS
high49 FPS20 FPS
ultra41 FPS14 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1060Open UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1060UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
1080p
low453 FPS112 FPS
medium362 FPS90 FPS
high302 FPS75 FPS
ultra226 FPS56 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS84 FPS
medium272 FPS68 FPS
high226 FPS56 FPS
ultra170 FPS42 FPS
4K
low226 FPS56 FPS
medium181 FPS45 FPS
high151 FPS38 FPS
ultra113 FPS28 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1060Open UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1060UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
1080p
low358 FPS112 FPS
medium302 FPS90 FPS
high260 FPS75 FPS
ultra226 FPS56 FPS
1440p
low299 FPS84 FPS
medium254 FPS68 FPS
high208 FPS56 FPS
ultra170 FPS42 FPS
4K
low170 FPS56 FPS
medium133 FPS45 FPS
high123 FPS38 FPS
ultra102 FPS28 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1060Open UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

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

UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

The UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1400 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)'s 2,500 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 302.6%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) uses Gen. 12, both on 16 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 64 (UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1400 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
G3D Mark Score
10,064+303%
2,500
Architecture
Pascal
Gen. 12
Process Node
16 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
2560+3900%
64
Boost Clock
1733 MHz+24%
1400 MHz
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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 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
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 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) 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 1060UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
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 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)'s 15W — a 169.2% difference. The UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
TDP
180W
15W-92%
Recommended PSU
400W
1W-100%
Power Connector
6-pin
Integrated
Length
173mm
—
Height
111mm
—
Slots
2
—
Perf/Watt
55.9
166.7+198%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) launched at $0. The UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) costs 100+% less ($249 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)) — the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
MSRP
$249
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
40.4
Infinity
Codename
GP104
Alder Lake Xe
Release
May 27 2016
January 4 2022
Ranking
#137
#599