Iris Xe Graphics G7
VS
GeForce RTX 2060

Iris Xe Graphics G7 vs GeForce RTX 2060

Intel

Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Iris Xe Graphics G7
30
3,311
0.0%
brand logoArc A530M
brand logoArc A580
GeForce RTX 2060
160
14,114
+326.3%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Black
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 6GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoRTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is positioned at rank #282 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Iris Xe Graphics G7

#61
GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
MSRP: $800|Avg: $350
93%
#272
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
656%
#274
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
594%
#275
GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
593%
#279
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
539%
#280
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
535%
#282
Iris Xe Graphics G7
MSRP: $200|Avg: $100
100%
#283
Radeon R9 M395
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
99%
#285
GeForce GT 755M SLI
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
99%
#287
GeForce GTX 950A
MSRP: $159|Avg: $30
99%
#288
Radeon 540X
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
97%
#289
GeForce 930MX
MSRP: $80|Avg: $25
96%
#291
GeForce MX250
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
96%
#292
Radeon 630
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
95%
#293
GeForce MX330
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
95%
#297
Radeon RX 780
MSRP: $499|Avg: $721
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightIris Xe Graphics G7GeForce 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

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $100), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 255.2% better value per dollar than the Iris Xe Graphics G7.

InsightIris Xe Graphics G7GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency
❌Lower cost efficiency
✅Better overall value (+255.2%)
Upfront Cost
✅More affordable ($100)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Iris Xe Graphics G7 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low149 FPS
medium119 FPS
high99 FPS
ultra74 FPS
1440p
low96 FPS
medium66 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra37 FPS
4K
low31 FPS
medium24 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low136 FPS
medium110 FPS
high94 FPS
ultra96 FPS
1440p
low126 FPS
medium90 FPS
high76 FPS
ultra73 FPS
4K
low63 FPS
medium50 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra34 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low149 FPS
medium119 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra40 FPS
1440p
low102 FPS
medium77 FPS
high41 FPS
ultra26 FPS
4K
low51 FPS
medium38 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra15 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low347 FPS
medium329 FPS
high231 FPS
ultra190 FPS
1440p
low218 FPS
medium202 FPS
high152 FPS
ultra124 FPS
4K
low104 FPS
medium94 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra56 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low149 FPS
medium119 FPS
high99 FPS
ultra74 FPS
1440p
low112 FPS
medium89 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra56 FPS
4K
low74 FPS
medium60 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra37 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low635 FPS
medium508 FPS
high423 FPS
ultra318 FPS
1440p
low476 FPS
medium381 FPS
high318 FPS
ultra238 FPS
4K
low318 FPS
medium254 FPS
high212 FPS
ultra159 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low112 FPS
medium98 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low76 FPS
medium67 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra36 FPS
4K
low51 FPS
medium42 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra19 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low344 FPS
medium301 FPS
high270 FPS
ultra229 FPS
1440p
low321 FPS
medium287 FPS
high264 FPS
ultra206 FPS
4K
low215 FPS
medium193 FPS
high181 FPS
ultra136 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Xe Graphics G7 and GeForce RTX 2060

Intel

Iris Xe Graphics G7

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. It has 96 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

NVIDIA

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Iris Xe Graphics G7 scores 3,311 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 326.3%. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 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) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7GeForce 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%
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7GeForce 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 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.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7GeForce 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) 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.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7GeForce 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) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: QuickSync vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7GeForce 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 draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 136.8% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Xe Graphics G7) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 72.

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7GeForce RTX 2060
TDP
30W-81%
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
110.4+25%
88.2
💰

Value Analysis

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 costs 16.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 255.3% better value. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).

FeatureIris Xe Graphics G7GeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$200-43%
$349
Avg Price (30d)
$100-17%
$120
Performance per Dollar
33.1
117.6+255%
Codename
Tiger Lake Xe
TU106
Release
August 15 2020
January 7 2019
Ranking
#493
#168