Arc A370M vs GeForce RTX 2060
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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 Arc A370M is positioned at rank #211 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 175.9% 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 Arc A370M.
| Insight | Arc A370M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-175.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+175.9%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc A370M and GeForce RTX 2060
Arc A370M
The Arc A370M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1550 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,115 points.
GeForce RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc A370M scores 5,115 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 175.9%. The Arc A370M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Arc A370M) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 3.174 TFLOPS (Arc A370M) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1550 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 8 RT cores (Arc A370M) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 240.
| Feature | Arc A370M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,115 | 14,114+176% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Turing |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1920+88% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.174 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+103% |
| Boost Clock | 1550 MHz | 1680 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 64 | 120+88% |
| L1 Cache | 1.5 MB | 1.9 MB+27% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 8 | 30+275% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A370M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A370M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Arc A370M) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 200% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A370M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Arc A370M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A370M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 336 GB/s+200% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A370M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A370M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A370M) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A370M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Arc A370M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A370M draws 35W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 128.2% difference. The Arc A370M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc A370M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 72.
| Feature | Arc A370M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-78% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 90 | 72-20% |
| Perf/Watt | 146.1+66% | 88.2 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A370M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Arc A370M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $120 |
| Codename | DG2-128 | TU106 |
| Release | March 30 2022 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #439 | #168 |
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