GeForce RTX 2060 vs Arc B570
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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Arc B570
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc B570 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Arc B570 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc B570 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (249mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $219 for the Arc B570, it costs 45% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 83.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+83.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($219) |
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 GeForce RTX 2060 and Arc B570
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.
Arc B570
The Arc B570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 16 2025. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,060 points. Launch price was $219.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 and the Arc B570 reaches 14,060 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Arc B570 uses Xe2, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,304 (Arc B570). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 11.52 TFLOPS (Arc B570). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2500 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 18 (Arc B570) with 240 Tensor cores vs 144.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,114 | 14,060 |
| Architecture | Turing | Xe2 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920 | 2304+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.451 TFLOPS | 11.52 TFLOPS+79% |
| Boost Clock | 1680 MHz | 2500 MHz+49% |
| ROPs | 48 | 80+67% |
| TMUs | 120 | 144+20% |
| L1 Cache | 1.9 MB | 4.5 MB+137% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 18 MB+500% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30+67% | 18 |
| Tensor Cores | 240+67% | 144 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc B570 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Arc B570 has 8 GB. The Arc B570 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 380 GB/s (Arc B570) — a 13.1% advantage for the Arc B570. Bus width: 192-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 18 MB (Arc B570) — the Arc B570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 380 GB/s+13% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+20% | 160-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 18 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc B570). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs Intel Xe Media (Arc B570). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs Intel Xe Media. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Arc B570).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | Intel Xe Media |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Turing) | Intel Xe Media |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Arc B570's 150W — a 6.5% difference. The Arc B570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 600W (Arc B570). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 249mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 150W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 249mm |
| Height | 113mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 72-4% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 88.2 | 93.7+6% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Arc B570 launched at $219 and now averages $219. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 45.2% less ($99 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 64.2 (Arc B570) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 83.2% better value. The Arc B570 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $219-37% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-45% | $219 |
| Performance per Dollar | 117.6+83% | 64.2 |
| Codename | TU106 | BMG-G21 |
| Release | January 7 2019 | January 16 2025 |
| Ranking | #168 | #169 |
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