GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design vs Intel Arc Pro A60
GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
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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.
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 Intel Arc Pro A60 is on rank 60, so the Intel Arc Pro A60 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro A60
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel Arc Pro A60.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| 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 (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design 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 Intel Arc Pro A60
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.
Intel Arc Pro A60
The Intel Arc Pro A60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in June 6 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,493 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design scores 9,674 and the Intel Arc Pro A60 reaches 9,493 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Intel Arc Pro A60 uses Generation 12.7, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Raw compute: 4.55 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 8.397 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A60). Boost clocks: 1185 MHz vs 2050 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 16 (Intel Arc Pro A60) with 240 Tensor cores vs 256.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,674+2% | 9,493 |
| Architecture | Turing | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920 | 2048+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.55 TFLOPS | 8.397 TFLOPS+85% |
| Boost Clock | 1185 MHz | 2050 MHz+73% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 120 | 128+7% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 12 MB+300% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30+88% | 16 |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | 256+7% |
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 Intel Arc Pro A60 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 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel Arc Pro A60 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 12 MB (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the Intel Arc Pro A60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 264 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | System |
| 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 (Intel Arc Pro A60). 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 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel Xe Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro A60). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs Intel Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro A60).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | Intel Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC (4th Gen) | Intel Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design draws 65W versus the Intel Arc Pro A60's 130W — a 66.7% 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 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-50% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 148.8+104% | 73.0 |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $380 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $380 |
| Codename | TU106 | DG2-256 |
| Release | January 29 2020 | June 6 2023 |
| Ranking | #268 | #275 |
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