Intel Arc Pro B60 vs GeForce RTX 2060
Intel Arc Pro B60
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro B60
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel Arc Pro B60 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Intel Arc Pro B60 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Intel Arc Pro B60 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $450 for the Intel Arc Pro B60, it costs 73% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 283.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+283.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) | ✅More affordable ($120) |
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 B60 and GeForce RTX 2060
Intel Arc Pro B60
The Intel Arc Pro B60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2025. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,807 points. Launch price was $499.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Intel Arc Pro B60 scores 13,807 and the GeForce RTX 2060 reaches 14,114 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 240.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,807 | 14,114+2% |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+33% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS+91% | 6.451 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+43% | 1680 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 160+33% | 120 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 30+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B60 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The Intel Arc Pro B60 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Intel Arc Pro B60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel Arc Pro B60 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 82 vs 72.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 160W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 229mm |
| Height | 112mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 82 | 72-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 69.0 | 88.2+28% |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro B60 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 73.3% less ($330 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.7 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 283.1% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $349-30% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | $120-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.7 | 117.6+283% |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | TU106 |
| Release | September 5 2025 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #175 | #168 |
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