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GeForce RTX 2060 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7

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GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
RTX family
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Intel

Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7 Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 2060
6 GB 160
14,114
+326.3%
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brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 6GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
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brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Iris Xe Graphics G7
Shared System RAM 30
3,311
0.0%
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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.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

  • ✅+326.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Delivers 144.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
  • ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
  • ✅Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌433.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 30W.

Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 30W instead of 160W, a 130W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 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.
  • ❌2020 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 326.3% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 3,311), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs Unknown of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and 30 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $149 more expensive on MSRP at $349 vs $200, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 144.3% (40.4 vs 16.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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

Iris Xe Graphics G7

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. It has 96 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7's 3,311 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 326.3%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 12 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 96 (Iris Xe Graphics G7).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Iris Xe Graphics G7
G3D Mark Score
14,114+326%
3,311
Architecture
Turing
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node
12 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
1920+1900%
96
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Iris Xe Graphics G7
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 carries 0 MB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and System on the Iris Xe Graphics G7.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Iris Xe Graphics G7
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 12.1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Iris Xe Graphics G7
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12.1
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs QuickSync (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Iris Xe Graphics G7
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
QuickSync
Decoder
NVDEC (Turing)
QuickSync
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,HEVC,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7's 30W — a 136.8% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1W (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Iris Xe Graphics G7
TDP
160W
30W-81%
Recommended PSU
500W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
229mm
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Height
113mm
—
Slots
2
—
Temp (Load)
72-15%
85°C
Perf/Watt
88.2
110.4+25%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 launched at $200. On MSRP, Iris Xe Graphics G7 was 42.7% cheaper ($149 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 16.6 (Iris Xe Graphics G7) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 143.4% better value. The newer card here is Iris Xe Graphics G7 (2020 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060Iris Xe Graphics G7
MSRP
$349
$200-43%
Performance per Dollar
40.4+143%
16.6
Codename
TU106
Tiger Lake Xe
Release
January 7 2019
August 15 2020
Ranking
#168
#493
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