Arc A750 vs GeForce GTX 1060

CPU

GPU

Arc A750

2022Core: 2050 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A750

8 GB 225

12,600

+25.2%

Arc 8-Core iGPU

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

10,064

0.0%

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.

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.

Arc A750

2022

Why buy it

✅+25.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌25% higher power demand at 225W vs 180W.
❌54.9% longer card at 268mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $40 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $289 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 225W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 268mm, a 95mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 12,600).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Arc A750

2022

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅+25.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $40 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $289 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 225W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 268mm, a 95mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌25% higher power demand at 225W vs 180W.
❌54.9% longer card at 268mm vs 173mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 12,600).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quick Answers

So, is Arc A750 better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Arc A750 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 12,600 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Arc A750 is a 2022 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 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?

Arc A750 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2016, 25.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware. 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?

Arc A750 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Arc A750 is about 16.1% more expensive on MSRP at $289 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 25.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1060 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1060 is 2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM, 10,064 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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.

Arc A750 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc A750	GeForce GTX 1060
1080p
low	219 FPS	117 FPS
medium	205 FPS	105 FPS
high	176 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	181 FPS	103 FPS
medium	151 FPS	87 FPS
high	126 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	98 FPS	55 FPS
medium	84 FPS	49 FPS
high	68 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	37 FPS

Open Arc A750 Open GeForce GTX 1060

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc A750	GeForce GTX 1060
1080p
low	373 FPS	216 FPS
medium	317 FPS	181 FPS
high	239 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	113 FPS
1440p
low	214 FPS	134 FPS
medium	180 FPS	107 FPS
high	140 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	96 FPS	62 FPS
medium	79 FPS	51 FPS
high	64 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	41 FPS

Open Arc A750 Open GeForce GTX 1060

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc A750	GeForce GTX 1060
1080p
low	567 FPS	453 FPS
medium	454 FPS	362 FPS
high	378 FPS	302 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	226 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	340 FPS
medium	340 FPS	272 FPS
high	284 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	170 FPS
4K
low	284 FPS	226 FPS
medium	227 FPS	181 FPS
high	189 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	113 FPS

Open Arc A750 Open GeForce GTX 1060

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc A750	GeForce GTX 1060
1080p
low	567 FPS	358 FPS
medium	454 FPS	302 FPS
high	378 FPS	260 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	226 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	299 FPS
medium	340 FPS	254 FPS
high	284 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	170 FPS
4K
low	284 FPS	170 FPS
medium	227 FPS	133 FPS
high	189 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	102 FPS

Open Arc A750 Open GeForce GTX 1060

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A750 and GeForce GTX 1060

Arc A750

The Arc A750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2050 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,600 points. Launch price was $289.

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 Arc A750 scores 12,600 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Arc A750 leads by 25.2%. The Arc A750 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Arc A750) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 17.2 TFLOPS (Arc A750) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Arc A750	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	12,600+25%	10,064
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Pascal
Process Node	6 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3584+40%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	17.2 TFLOPS+94%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2400 MHz+38%	1733 MHz
ROPs	112+75%	64
TMUs	224+40%	160
L2 Cache	16 MB+700%	2 MB

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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 Arc A750 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Arc A750	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A750 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Arc A750 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A750) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 166.7% advantage for the Arc A750. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A750) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Arc A750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A750	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	512 GB/s+167%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	16 MB+700%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A750) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A750	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Dual Xe Media Engine (Arc A750) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A750) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Arc A750	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	Dual Xe Media Engine	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A750 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A750) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 268mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Arc A750	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	225W	180W-20%
Recommended PSU	650W	400W-38%
Power Connector	8-pin + 6-pin	6-pin
Length	268mm	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	78°C	—
Perf/Watt	56.0	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Arc A750 launched at $289 MSRP, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 13.8% less ($40 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 43.6 (Arc A750) vs 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Arc A750 offers 7.9% better value. The Arc A750 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).