Intel Arc Pro A60 vs GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
Intel Arc Pro A60
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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 Intel Arc Pro A60 is positioned at rank 60 and the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is on rank 77, 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 Intel Arc Pro A60
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
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 | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 Intel Arc Pro A60 and GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 9,493 and the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design reaches 9,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 8.397 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 4.55 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1185 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) with 256 Tensor cores vs 240.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,493 | 9,674+2% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Turing |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+7% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.397 TFLOPS+85% | 4.55 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz+73% | 1185 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 128+7% | 120 |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+300% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 30+88% |
| Tensor Cores | 256+7% | 240 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Intel Arc Pro A60 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) — the Intel Arc Pro A60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 264 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+300% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Intel Xe Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: Intel Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Intel Xe Media Engine | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | Intel Xe Media Engine | NVDEC (4th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel Arc Pro A60 draws 130W versus the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design's 65W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 65W-50% |
| 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 | 73.0 | 148.8+104% |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $380 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | — |
| Codename | DG2-256 | TU106 |
| Release | June 6 2023 | January 29 2020 |
| Ranking | #275 | #268 |
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