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Arc Graphics 130T vs GeForce RTX 2060

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Intel

Arc Graphics 130T

2025
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
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Arc Graphics 130T vs GeForce RTX 2060 Performance Spectrum

Arc Graphics 130T
Shared 15
6,208
0.0%
brand logoArc 8-Core iGPU
brand logoArc Graphics 130V
brand logoGraphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)
brand logoArc A770M
brand logoArc B580
GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB 160
14,114
+127.4%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Black
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 6GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoRTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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.

Arc Graphics 130T vs GeForce RTX 2060: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Arc Graphics 130T

2025

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 15W instead of 160W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,208 vs 14,114).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • ❌Older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.7 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

  • ✅+127.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Delivers 95.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 20.7 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
  • ✅Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌966.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 127.4% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 6,208), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs Unknown of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 12nm process instead of Unknown node, and 30 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $49 more expensive on MSRP at $349 vs $300, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 95.4% (40.4 vs 20.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

Arc Graphics 130T vs GeForce RTX 2060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Intel

Arc Graphics 130T

The Arc Graphics 130T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the Xe+ architecture. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,208 points.

NVIDIA

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc Graphics 130T scores 6,208 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 127.4%. The Arc Graphics 130T is built on Xe+ while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing. Shader units: 7 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score
6,208
14,114+127%
Architecture
Xe+
Turing
Shading Units
7
1920+27329%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Arc Graphics 130T leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc Graphics 130T has 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 carries 6 GB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is System on the Arc Graphics 130T and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060.

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity
Shared
6 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
System
336 GB/s
Bus Width
System
192-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce RTX 2060
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc Graphics 130T) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce RTX 2060
Encoder
Xe Media Engine
NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
Xe Media Engine
NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc Graphics 130T draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 165.7% difference. The Arc Graphics 130T is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 72.

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce RTX 2060
TDP
15W-91%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
Integrated
8-pin
Length
0mm
229mm
Height
0mm
113mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
72-15%
Perf/Watt
413.9+369%
88.2
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc Graphics 130T came in at $300, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349. On MSRP, Arc Graphics 130T was 14% cheaper ($49 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 20.7 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 95.2% better value. The newer card here is Arc Graphics 130T (2025 vs 2019).

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$300-14%
$349
Performance per Dollar
20.7
40.4+95%
Codename
—
TU106
Release
January 6 2025
January 7 2019
Ranking
#386
#168
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