I also experienced this issue in 16.10 (also with Intel graphics), as noted in a comment on another bug[1]. But, for what it's worth, I don't experience the issue anymore in 17.04.
[1] https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/yakkety/+source/gnome- calculator/+bug/1615408/comments/3 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gnome-calculator in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1662617 Title: gnome-calculator with transparent formula entry box To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-calculator/+bug/1662617/+subscriptions -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs