GeForce RTX 2060 vs UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
RTX family
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Intel

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

2019Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) Performance Spectrum

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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU): 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

  • +985.7% 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).
  • Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

2019

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,300 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.
  • 2019 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 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown 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 985.7% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 1,300), 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 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 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,300 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)'s 1,300 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 985.7%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 12 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 32 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
G3D Mark Score
14,114+986%
1,300
Architecture
Turing
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node
12 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
1920+5900%
32
Boost Clock
1680 MHz+53%
1100 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 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) (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12 (12_1)
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 Quick Sync Video (Gen 11) (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs Quick Sync Video (Gen 11). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
Quick Sync Video (Gen 11)
Decoder
NVDEC (Turing)
Quick Sync Video (Gen 11)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)'s 15W — a 165.7% difference. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0W (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 80.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
TDP
160W
15W-91%
Recommended PSU
500W
0W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
None
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
113mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
72-10%
80
Perf/Watt
88.2+2%
86.7
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) launched at $0. On MSRP, UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) was 100+% cheaper ($349 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) — the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) offers Infinity% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
MSRP
$349
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
40.4
Infinity
Codename
TU106
Ice Lake G1 Gen. 11
Release
January 7 2019
May 28 2019
Ranking
#168
#820

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