Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 vs GeForce GTX 1060

CPUCPUGPUGPU

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

2020

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
30
3,390
0.0%
brand logoRadeon R7 450
brand logoRadeon HD 6970M
brand logoRadeon HD 8770
brand logoRadeon HD 6990
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
brand logoRadeon RX 6600 XT
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060
GeForce GTX 1060
180
10,064
+196.9%
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

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 Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is positioned at rank #150 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
96%
#140
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
320%
#142
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
290%
#143
GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
290%
#147
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
263%
#148
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
262%
#150
Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
100%
#157
GeForce 830M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
99%
#158
GeForce GT 750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
98%
#159
GeForce GT 425M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
98%
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 Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 uses modern memory architecture. The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 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 196.9% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7.

InsightTiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7GeForce GTX 1060
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-196.9%)
✅Leading raw performance (+196.9%)
Longevity
Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
—
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $60 (vs $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 147.4% better value per dollar than the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7.

InsightTiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency
❌Lower cost efficiency
✅Better overall value (+147.4%)
Upfront Cost
✅More affordable ($50)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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.

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low153 FPS
medium122 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra76 FPS
1440p
low96 FPS
medium65 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra37 FPS
4K
low30 FPS
medium23 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low129 FPS
medium111 FPS
high92 FPS
ultra98 FPS
1440p
low108 FPS
medium83 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra78 FPS
4K
low54 FPS
medium46 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra39 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low146 FPS
medium99 FPS
high61 FPS
ultra33 FPS
1440p
low62 FPS
medium48 FPS
high26 FPS
ultra17 FPS
4K
low23 FPS
medium17 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra7 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low217 FPS
medium179 FPS
high153 FPS
ultra122 FPS
1440p
low139 FPS
medium117 FPS
high100 FPS
ultra83 FPS
4K
low80 FPS
medium68 FPS
high63 FPS
ultra51 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low153 FPS
medium122 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra76 FPS
1440p
low114 FPS
medium92 FPS
high76 FPS
ultra57 FPS
4K
low76 FPS
medium61 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra38 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low453 FPS
medium362 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS
medium272 FPS
high226 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low226 FPS
medium181 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra113 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low118 FPS
medium103 FPS
high77 FPS
ultra56 FPS
1440p
low79 FPS
medium69 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra37 FPS
4K
low50 FPS
medium41 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra19 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low326 FPS
medium279 FPS
high244 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1440p
low284 FPS
medium243 FPS
high214 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low171 FPS
medium141 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra108 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 and GeForce GTX 1060

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. It has 96 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,390 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 scores 3,390 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 196.9%. The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 10 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 96 (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureTiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
3,390
10,064+197%
Architecture
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Pascal
Process Node
10 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
96
2560+2567%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit.

FeatureTiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
6 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureTiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
12.1
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: QuickSync vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,MPEG-2 (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureTiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
QuickSync
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
QuickSync
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265/HEVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 142.9% difference. The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureTiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7GeForce GTX 1060
TDP
30W-83%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
0mm
173mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85
—
Perf/Watt
113.0+102%
55.9
💰

Value Analysis

The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.8 (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 147.3% better value. The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).

FeatureTiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$100-60%
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$50-17%
$60
Performance per Dollar
67.8
167.7+147%
Codename
Tiger Lake Xe
GP104
Release
August 15 2020
May 27 2016
Ranking
#508
#137