GeForce RTX 2060 vs UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

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

✅+326.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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

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598% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$50 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 66.2 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
❌966.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 15W.

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $299 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 63.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 66.2 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 160W, a 145W reduction.

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.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

2021

Why buy it

✅+326.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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

✅Costs $299 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 63.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 66.2 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 160W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

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598% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$50 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 66.2 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
❌966.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 15W.

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.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) 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 326.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 12nm process instead of 14nm. 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 2060 is about 598.0% more expensive on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $50 MSRP, and you are getting 326.3% higher G3D Mark. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) 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 (15W vs 160W), and staying closer to $50 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2060 currently gives you 326.3% higher G3D Mark. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	108 FPS	99 FPS
medium	98 FPS	86 FPS
high	82 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	88 FPS
medium	83 FPS	77 FPS
high	69 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	28 FPS
medium	43 FPS	26 FPS
high	31 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	290 FPS	123 FPS
medium	247 FPS	86 FPS
high	197 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	81 FPS
medium	164 FPS	48 FPS
high	131 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	37 FPS
medium	91 FPS	25 FPS
high	75 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	635 FPS	149 FPS
medium	508 FPS	119 FPS
high	423 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	112 FPS
medium	381 FPS	89 FPS
high	318 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	74 FPS
medium	254 FPS	60 FPS
high	212 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	428 FPS	149 FPS
medium	354 FPS	119 FPS
high	286 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	112 FPS
medium	302 FPS	89 FPS
high	235 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	68 FPS
medium	166 FPS	55 FPS
high	154 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	33 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2060 Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

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.

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 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 UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)'s 3,311 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 326.3%.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
G3D Mark Score	14,114+326%	3,311
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm

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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 UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
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 UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) 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	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
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 UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)'s 15W — a 165.7% difference. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
TDP	160W	15W-91%
Recommended PSU	500W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	229mm	—
Height	113mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	88.2	220.7+150%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) launched at $50. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) costs 85.7% less ($299 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 66.2 (UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)) — the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) offers 63.9% better value. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).