GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design vs Arc A730M
GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank 77 and the Arc A730M is on rank 196, so the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar Arc A730M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (12 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A730M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design and Arc A730M
GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1185 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,674 points.
Arc A730M
The Arc A730M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,808 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design scores 9,674 and the Arc A730M reaches 9,808 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Arc A730M uses Generation 12.7, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 3,072 (Arc A730M). Raw compute: 4.55 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M). Boost clocks: 1185 MHz vs 2050 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 24 (Arc A730M) with 240 Tensor cores vs 384.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,674 | 9,808+1% |
| Architecture | Turing | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920 | 3072+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.55 TFLOPS | 12.6 TFLOPS+177% |
| Boost Clock | 1185 MHz | 2050 MHz+73% |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| TMUs | 120 | 192+60% |
| L1 Cache | 1.9 MB | 4.5 MB+137% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 12 MB+300% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30+25% | 24 |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | 384+60% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc A730M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A730M has 12 GB. The Arc A730M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 264 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 336 GB/s (Arc A730M) — a 27.3% advantage for the Arc A730M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 12 MB (Arc A730M) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 264 GB/s | 336 GB/s+27% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 12 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.2 (Arc A730M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC (4th Gen) | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design draws 65W versus the Arc A730M's 80W — a 20.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (Arc A730M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-19% | 80W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 148.8+21% | 122.6 |
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