Arc Pro A30M vs GeForce GTX 1060

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Intel Arc Pro A30M

50

5,862

0.0%

10,064

+71.7%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is positioned at rank #30 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro A30M

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

90%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

85%

#15

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

378%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

79%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

78%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

78%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

78%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

77%

#30

Intel Arc Pro A30M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

94%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

82%

#43

P106-100

MSRP: $224|Avg: $30

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Intel Arc Pro A30M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The Intel Arc Pro A30M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 71.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel Arc Pro A30M.

Insight	Intel Arc Pro A30M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-71.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+71.7%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

Intel Arc Pro A30M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel Arc Pro A30M and GeForce GTX 1060

Intel Arc Pro A30M

The Intel Arc Pro A30M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 8 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,862 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Intel Arc Pro A30M scores 5,862 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 71.7%. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	5,862	10,064+72%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Pascal
Process Node	6 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1024	2560+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+117%
Boost Clock	2000 MHz+15%	1733 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	64	160+150%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	XeSS	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Intel Arc Pro A30M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Intel Arc Pro A30M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	192 GB/s
Bus Width	System	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel Arc Pro A30M draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.