Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs vs GeForce RTX 2060
Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 326.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs.
| Insight | Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-326.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+326.3%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 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 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 Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs and GeForce RTX 2060
Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 96 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.
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
In G3D Mark, the Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs scores 3,311 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 326.3%. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 10 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 96 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311 | 14,114+326% |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | Turing |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 96 | 1920+1900% |
| Boost Clock | 1350 MHz | 1680 MHz+24% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: QuickSync vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | QuickSync | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs draws 28W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 140.4% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 72.
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 28W-83% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 113mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 72-15% |
| Perf/Watt | 118.3+34% | 88.2 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs costs 100+% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 117.6 |
| Codename | Tiger Lake Xe | TU106 |
| Release | August 15 2020 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #536 | #168 |
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