GeForce GTX 1060 vs UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket 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

✅+204% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake): it remains the more sensible modern option while UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket 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.
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398% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$50 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 66.2 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
❌1100% higher power demand at 180W vs 15W.

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $199 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 63.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 66.2 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 180W, a 165W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

2021

Why buy it

✅+204% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake): it remains the more sensible modern option while UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Costs $199 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 63.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 66.2 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅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.
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398% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$50 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 66.2 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
❌1100% higher power demand at 180W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is a 2021 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 204.0% 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 by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1060 is about 398.0% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $50 MSRP, and you are getting 204.0% higher G3D Mark. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) 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 $50 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 204.0% higher G3D Mark. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 730 (Rocket Lake) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	117 FPS	99 FPS
medium	105 FPS	86 FPS
high	91 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	88 FPS
medium	87 FPS	77 FPS
high	76 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	28 FPS
medium	49 FPS	26 FPS
high	41 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	216 FPS	123 FPS
medium	181 FPS	86 FPS
high	148 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	81 FPS
medium	107 FPS	48 FPS
high	87 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	37 FPS
medium	51 FPS	25 FPS
high	49 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	453 FPS	149 FPS
medium	362 FPS	119 FPS
high	302 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	112 FPS
medium	272 FPS	89 FPS
high	226 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	74 FPS
medium	181 FPS	60 FPS
high	151 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	358 FPS	149 FPS
medium	302 FPS	119 FPS
high	260 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	112 FPS
medium	254 FPS	89 FPS
high	208 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	68 FPS
medium	133 FPS	55 FPS
high	123 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	33 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket 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 730 (Rocket Lake)

The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)'s 3,311 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 204%.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
G3D Mark Score	10,064+204%	3,311
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm

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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 730 (Rocket Lake) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket 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 730 (Rocket 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 730 (Rocket 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 730 (Rocket Lake)'s 15W — a 169.2% difference. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket 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	220.7+295%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) launched at $50. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) costs 79.9% less ($199 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 66.2 (UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)) — the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) offers 63.9% better value. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).