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GeForce GTX 1060 vs UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
GTX family
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Intel

UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)

2021Core: 350 MHzBoost: 800 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
+814.9%
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brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
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UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
Shared System RAM 4
1,100
0.0%
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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.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU): Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅+814.9% 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).
  • ✅UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1060 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌4400% higher power demand at 180W vs 4W.

UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 4W instead of 180W, a 176W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: Gen. 11 (2021) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,100 vs 10,064).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2021 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 814.9% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 1,100), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 (Jasper Lake 24 EU)

The UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 11 2021. It features the Gen. 11 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 800 MHz. It has 24 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 4W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,100 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)'s 1,100 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 814.9%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) uses Gen. 11, both on 16 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 24 (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 800 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
G3D Mark Score
10,064+815%
1,100
Architecture
Pascal
Gen. 11
Process Node
16 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
2560+10567%
24
Boost Clock
1733 MHz+117%
800 MHz
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) carries 0 MB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and System on the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
DirectX
12
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs QuickSync (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
Encoder
NVENC (Pascal)
QuickSync
Decoder
NVDEC (Pascal)
QuickSync
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)'s 4W — a 191.3% difference. The UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1W (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
TDP
180W
4W-98%
Recommended PSU
400W
1W-100%
Power Connector
6-pin
Integrated
Length
173mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
—
80
Perf/Watt
55.9
275.0+392%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) launched at $0. On MSRP, UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) was 100+% cheaper ($249 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)) — the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) (2021 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
MSRP
$249
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
40.4
Infinity
Codename
GP104
Gen. 11
Release
May 27 2016
January 11 2021
Ranking
#137
#918
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