GPU comparison · 1080p benchmark
Arc B580 12GB recorded 168 FPS against 78 FPS for GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5, 8 Gbps). These are continuous 1080p benchmark averages, not predicted FPS in any particular game.
GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5, 8 Gbps)
78Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 44.6 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 6GB
- Released
- July 2016
- GPUsed family tests
- 145 (shared family total)
Arc B580 12GB
168Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 58.3 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 12GB
- Released
- December 2024
- GPUsed cards tested
- 6
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What does this comparison mean?
Replacing the GTX 1060 6GB with an Arc B580 12GB doubles capacity and changes vendor as well as GPU generation. The B580 leads the recorded workload; before choosing it for an older Pascal-era PC, verify Intel's platform requirements and the applications you intend to run.
GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5, 8 Gbps) has 6GB and Arc B580 12GB has 12GB of graphics memory. Memory capacity, board dimensions, power connectors and the price of a particular used card are separate from this benchmark. Compare the exact item before deciding whether to upgrade.
The two GPUs in context
GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5, 8 Gbps)
The original GTX 1060 6GB launched in July 2016 with Pascal architecture and GDDR5 memory. This entry is the 8 Gbps configuration, rather than the later memory refresh or the separately configured 3GB GPU.
Arc B580 12GB
Intel's Arc B580 uses Xe2 architecture and has 12GB of dedicated graphics memory. Availability began in December 2024.
Release and feature sources: GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5, 8 Gbps) source · Arc B580 12GB source.
How the figures are compared
Both FPS figures come from the owner-supplied GPUsed benchmark dataset. GPUsed reports a continuous FurMark run at 1080p for its physical-card checks. The percentage compares the higher model average with the lower one using the original FPS values. Our rating uses a compressed scale, with the fastest GPU at 100; it is separate from the percentage difference. A benchmark result does not predict gaming FPS.
GPUsed reports its physical-card checks typically last 30 to 60 minutes while temperature and stability are checked. The owner supplied the model-level FPS workbook on 2 October 2026; this benchmark dataset was last reconciled 3 October 2026. Historical cards tested are separate from the number of FPS runs behind a model average. GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5, 8 Gbps) uses the 145-card GeForce GTX 1060 6GB family total; GPUsed has not split it by this exact variant. Full benchmark method.