GeForce RTX 2060 vs Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

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Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

2023Boost: 1950 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 2060

6 GB 160

14,114

+156.6%

GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

4 GB 15

5,500

0.0%

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅+156.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌966.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 15W.

Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

2023

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Xe LPG (2023) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 160W, a 145W reduction.
✅More future proof: Xe LPG (2023) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,500 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

2023

Why buy it

✅+156.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Xe LPG (2023) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 160W, a 145W reduction.
✅More future proof: Xe LPG (2023) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌966.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,500 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 5,500 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) is a 2023 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $349 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 156.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 160W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 160W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2060 currently gives you 156.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
1080p
low	108 FPS	85 FPS
medium	98 FPS	74 FPS
high	82 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	69 FPS
medium	83 FPS	60 FPS
high	69 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	26 FPS
medium	43 FPS	25 FPS
high	31 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
1080p
low	290 FPS	121 FPS
medium	247 FPS	85 FPS
high	197 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	80 FPS
medium	164 FPS	48 FPS
high	131 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	38 FPS
medium	91 FPS	25 FPS
high	75 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
1080p
low	635 FPS	248 FPS
medium	508 FPS	198 FPS
high	423 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	186 FPS
medium	381 FPS	148 FPS
high	318 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	124 FPS
medium	254 FPS	99 FPS
high	212 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	57 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
1080p
low	428 FPS	141 FPS
medium	354 FPS	109 FPS
high	286 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	104 FPS
medium	302 FPS	81 FPS
high	235 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	63 FPS
medium	166 FPS	49 FPS
high	154 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	30 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

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 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

The Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 1950 MHz. It has 4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)'s 5,500 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 156.6%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) uses Xe LPG, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 (Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1950 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
G3D Mark Score	14,114+157%	5,500
Architecture	Turing	Xe LPG
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1920+47900%	4
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1950 MHz+16%

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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 Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12_2 (Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12_2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs QuickSync (Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG2,AVC,VP9,HEVC,AV1 (Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	QuickSync
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG2,AVC,VP9,HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)'s 15W — a 165.7% difference. The Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
TDP	160W	15W-91%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	88.2	366.7+316%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) launched at $0. The Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) costs 100+% less ($349 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs Infinity (Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)) — the Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) offers Infinity% better value. The Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).