GeForce RTX 2060 vs Arc Pro A30M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 2060

6 GB 160

14,114

+140.8%

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

Intel Arc Pro A30M

4 GB 50

5,862

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

✅+140.8% 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

❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,862 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

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅+140.8% 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

✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,862 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 Intel Arc Pro A30M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 5,862 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Intel Arc Pro A30M is a 2022 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?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 140.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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 140.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Intel Arc Pro A30M is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (50W vs 160W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Intel Arc Pro A30M make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro A30M 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 (50W vs 160W), 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 140.8% 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

Intel Arc Pro A30M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	108 FPS	101 FPS
medium	98 FPS	90 FPS
high	82 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	92 FPS
medium	83 FPS	78 FPS
high	69 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	46 FPS
medium	43 FPS	43 FPS
high	31 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	290 FPS	143 FPS
medium	247 FPS	105 FPS
high	197 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	92 FPS
medium	164 FPS	61 FPS
high	131 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	42 FPS
medium	91 FPS	31 FPS
high	75 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	635 FPS	264 FPS
medium	508 FPS	211 FPS
high	423 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	198 FPS
medium	381 FPS	158 FPS
high	318 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	132 FPS
medium	254 FPS	106 FPS
high	212 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	60 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	428 FPS	264 FPS
medium	354 FPS	211 FPS
high	286 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	198 FPS
medium	302 FPS	158 FPS
high	235 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	100 FPS
medium	166 FPS	77 FPS
high	154 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	54 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Intel Arc Pro A30M

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.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

The Intel Arc Pro A30M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 8 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,862 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 5,862 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 140.8%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Intel Arc Pro A30M uses Generation 12.7, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8 (Intel Arc Pro A30M) with 240 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Intel Arc Pro A30M
G3D Mark Score	14,114+141%	5,862
Architecture	Turing	Generation 12.7
Process Node	12 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1920+88%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS+57%	4.096 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	2000 MHz+19%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	120+88%	64
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	30+275%	8

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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 Intel Arc Pro A30M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Intel Arc Pro A30M
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 Intel Arc Pro A30M 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. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro A30M) — the Intel Arc Pro A30M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Intel Arc Pro A30M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 50W — a 104.8% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.