GeForce RTX 2060 vs Intel UHD Graphics

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

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Intel

Intel UHD Graphics

2021Core: 350 MHzBoost: 750 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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

  • βœ…+834.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • βœ…100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
  • βœ…More future proof: Turing (2018βˆ’2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌1500% higher power demand at 160W vs 10W.

Intel UHD Graphics

2021

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 10W instead of 160W, a 150W reduction.
  • βœ…More future proof: Generation 11.0 (2019βˆ’2021) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,511 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.
  • ❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • ❌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 UHD Graphics?
Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 1,511 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Intel UHD Graphics is a 2021 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 834.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, 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 834.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Intel UHD Graphics is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (10W vs 160W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Intel UHD Graphics make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?
Yes. Intel UHD Graphics is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (10W 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 834.1% 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Intel UHD Graphics
1080p
low108 FPS30 FPS
medium98 FPS22 FPS
high82 FPS14 FPS
ultra69 FPS8 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS22 FPS
medium83 FPS14 FPS
high69 FPS7 FPS
ultra60 FPS4 FPS
4K
low47 FPS9 FPS
medium43 FPS6 FPS
high31 FPS3 FPS
ultra27 FPS2 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Intel UHD Graphics
1080p
low290 FPS68 FPS
medium247 FPS49 FPS
high197 FPS33 FPS
ultra155 FPS23 FPS
1440p
low192 FPS48 FPS
medium164 FPS26 FPS
high131 FPS19 FPS
ultra104 FPS14 FPS
4K
low108 FPS23 FPS
medium91 FPS14 FPS
high75 FPS11 FPS
ultra57 FPS8 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Intel UHD Graphics
1080p
low635 FPS68 FPS
medium508 FPS54 FPS
high423 FPS45 FPS
ultra318 FPS34 FPS
1440p
low476 FPS51 FPS
medium381 FPS41 FPS
high318 FPS34 FPS
ultra238 FPS25 FPS
4K
low318 FPS34 FPS
medium254 FPS27 FPS
high212 FPS23 FPS
ultra159 FPS17 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Intel UHD Graphics
1080p
low428 FPS68 FPS
medium354 FPS54 FPS
high286 FPS45 FPS
ultra244 FPS34 FPS
1440p
low357 FPS15 FPS
medium302 FPS12 FPS
high235 FPS12 FPS
ultra193 FPS9 FPS
4K
low204 FPS11 FPS
medium166 FPS8 FPS
high154 FPS7 FPS
ultra119 FPS5 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Intel UHD Graphics

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.

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics

The Intel UHD Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 11 2021. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 750 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 10 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,511 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Intel UHD Graphics's 1,511 β€” the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 834.1%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Intel UHD Graphics uses Generation 11.0, both on 12 nm vs 10 nm+. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 256 (Intel UHD Graphics). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 750 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Intel UHD Graphics
G3D Mark Score
14,114+834%
1,511
Architecture
Turing
Generation 11.0
Process Node
12 nm
10 nm+
Shading Units
1920+650%
256
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS+1580%
0.384 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1680 MHz+124%
750 MHz
ROPs
48+500%
8
TMUs
120+650%
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 Intel UHD Graphics relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Intel UHD Graphics
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 UHD Graphics has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Intel UHD Graphics
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
336 GB/s
System
Bus Width
192-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Intel UHD Graphics's 10W β€” a 176.5% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Intel UHD Graphics
TDP
160W
10W-94%
Recommended PSU
500W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
229mm
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Height
113mm
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Slots
2
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Temp (Load)
72
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Perf/Watt
88.2
151.1+71%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Intel UHD Graphics launched at $0. The Intel UHD Graphics costs 100+% less ($349 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics) β€” the Intel UHD Graphics offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Intel UHD Graphics
MSRP
$349
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
40.4
Infinity
Codename
TU106
Jasper Lake GT1
Release
January 7 2019
January 11 2021
Ranking
#168
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