GeForce RTX 2060 vs Intel Arc Pro B60
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 Intel Arc Pro B60
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel Arc Pro B60 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Intel Arc Pro B60 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 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Intel Arc Pro B60 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $450 for the Intel Arc Pro B60, it costs 73% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 283.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+283.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) |
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 Intel Arc Pro B60
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 B60
The Intel Arc Pro B60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2025. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,807 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 and the Intel Arc Pro B60 reaches 13,807 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Intel Arc Pro B60 uses Xe2, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,560 (Intel Arc Pro B60). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.29 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B60). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 20 (Intel Arc Pro B60) with 240 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,114+2% | 13,807 |
| Architecture | Turing | Xe2 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920 | 2560+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.451 TFLOPS | 12.29 TFLOPS+91% |
| Boost Clock | 1680 MHz | 2400 MHz+43% |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 120 | 160+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30+50% | 20 |
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 B60 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel Arc Pro B60 has 8 GB. The Intel Arc Pro B60 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B60) — the Intel Arc Pro B60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12 Ultimate (Intel Arc Pro B60). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) (Intel Arc Pro B60). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs Xe Media Engine (Battlemage). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Intel Arc Pro B60).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Turing) | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Intel Arc Pro B60's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro B60). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 82.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-20% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 267mm |
| Height | 113mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 72-12% | 82 |
| Perf/Watt | 88.2+28% | 69.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Intel Arc Pro B60 launched at $500 and now averages $450. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 73.3% less ($330 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 30.7 (Intel Arc Pro B60) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 283.1% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349-30% | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-73% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 117.6+283% | 30.7 |
| Codename | TU106 | BMG-G21 |
| Release | January 7 2019 | September 5 2025 |
| Ranking | #168 | #175 |
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