GeForce RTX 2060 vs Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

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Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

2019Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 2060

6 GB 160

14,114

+840.9%

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

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

Shared System RAM 12

1,500

0.0%

Arc Graphics 130T

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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

✅+840.9% 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).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌1233.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 12W.

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 12W instead of 160W, a 148W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,500 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: 2019-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).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

2019

Why buy it

✅+840.9% 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).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 12W instead of 160W, a 148W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌1233.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 12W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,500 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: 2019-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 Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 1,500 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is a 2019 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 840.9% 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 840.9% 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 Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) 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.

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
1080p
low	108 FPS	68 FPS
medium	98 FPS	54 FPS
high	82 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	51 FPS
medium	83 FPS	40 FPS
high	69 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	24 FPS
medium	43 FPS	23 FPS
high	31 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
1080p
low	290 FPS	68 FPS
medium	247 FPS	54 FPS
high	197 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	51 FPS
medium	164 FPS	33 FPS
high	131 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	19 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	27 FPS
medium	91 FPS	18 FPS
high	75 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	10 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
1080p
low	635 FPS	68 FPS
medium	508 FPS	54 FPS
high	423 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	51 FPS
medium	381 FPS	40 FPS
high	318 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	34 FPS
medium	254 FPS	27 FPS
high	212 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	17 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
1080p
low	428 FPS	68 FPS
medium	354 FPS	54 FPS
high	286 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	51 FPS
medium	302 FPS	40 FPS
high	235 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	34 FPS
medium	166 FPS	27 FPS
high	154 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	17 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

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.

Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)'s 1,500 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 840.9%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 12 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 48 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
G3D Mark Score	14,114+841%	1,500
Architecture	Turing	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	12 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	1920+3900%	48
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+53%	1100 MHz

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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 Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
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 Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
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 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	QuickSync
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)'s 12W — a 172.1% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
TDP	160W	12W-93%
Recommended PSU	500W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	113mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72-15%	85
Perf/Watt	88.2	125.0+42%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) launched at $0. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) costs 100+% less ($349 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) — the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) offers Infinity% better value.