GeForce RTX 2060 vs Intel UHD Graphics 620

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

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Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 620

2017Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1000 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…+1255.8% 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

  • ❌966.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 15W.

Intel UHD Graphics 620

2017

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 15W instead of 160W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,041 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: 2017-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 620?
Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 1,041 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Intel UHD Graphics 620 is a 2017 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 a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017, 1255.8% 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 1255.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Intel UHD Graphics 620 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Intel UHD Graphics 620 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 2060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 620
1080p
low108 FPS15 FPS
medium98 FPS11 FPS
high82 FPS6 FPS
ultra69 FPS3 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS10 FPS
medium83 FPS6 FPS
high69 FPS3 FPS
ultra60 FPS1 FPS
4K
low47 FPS4 FPS
medium43 FPS2 FPS
high31 FPS1 FPS
ultra27 FPS1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Intel UHD Graphics 620
1080p
low290 FPS47 FPS
medium247 FPS37 FPS
high197 FPS31 FPS
ultra155 FPS23 FPS
1440p
low192 FPS35 FPS
medium164 FPS26 FPS
high131 FPS19 FPS
ultra104 FPS14 FPS
4K
low108 FPS22 FPS
medium91 FPS14 FPS
high75 FPS11 FPS
ultra57 FPS8 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Intel UHD Graphics 620
1080p
low635 FPS47 FPS
medium508 FPS37 FPS
high423 FPS31 FPS
ultra318 FPS23 FPS
1440p
low476 FPS35 FPS
medium381 FPS28 FPS
high318 FPS23 FPS
ultra238 FPS18 FPS
4K
low318 FPS23 FPS
medium254 FPS19 FPS
high212 FPS16 FPS
ultra159 FPS12 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 2060Intel UHD Graphics 620
1080p
low428 FPS47 FPS
medium354 FPS37 FPS
high286 FPS27 FPS
ultra244 FPS19 FPS
1440p
low357 FPS9 FPS
medium302 FPS7 FPS
high235 FPS5 FPS
ultra193 FPS4 FPS
4K
low204 FPS6 FPS
medium166 FPS4 FPS
high154 FPS3 FPS
ultra119 FPS2 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Intel UHD Graphics 620

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 620

The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,041 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Intel UHD Graphics 620's 1,041 β€” the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 1255.8%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Intel UHD Graphics 620 uses Generation 9.5, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Intel UHD Graphics 620
G3D Mark Score
14,114+1256%
1,041
Architecture
Turing
Generation 9.5
Process Node
12 nm
14 nm++
Shading Units
1920+900%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS+1580%
0.384 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1680 MHz+68%
1000 MHz
ROPs
48+1500%
3
TMUs
120+400%
24
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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 620 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Intel UHD Graphics 620
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 620 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 620
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12 (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Intel UHD Graphics 620
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Intel UHD Graphics 620).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Intel UHD Graphics 620
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
QuickSync
Decoder
NVDEC (Turing)
QuickSync
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 620's 15W β€” a 165.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85Β°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Intel UHD Graphics 620
TDP
160W
15W-91%
Recommended PSU
500W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
229mm
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Height
113mm
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Slots
2
β€”
Temp (Load)
72-15%
85Β°C
Perf/Watt
88.2+27%
69.4
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Intel UHD Graphics 620 launched at $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 620 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 620) β€” the Intel UHD Graphics 620 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Intel UHD Graphics 620
MSRP
$349
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
40.4
Infinity
Codename
TU106
Kaby Lake GT2
Release
January 7 2019
September 1 2017
Ranking
#168
#875