NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 vs Intel Arc A380
The GeForce RTX 2060 has 96% better performance than the Arc A380 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A380 has 20% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 2060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2019 with a MSRP of $349. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU106) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 2060 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 336 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 2060 includes 1,920 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,365 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,680 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 120 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 240 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 30 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 2060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 160 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 2060 has the 105th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 20.93% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 27,162.5 score and $349 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 77.83. This is the 49th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the Intel Arc A380 GPU
The Intel Arc A380 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2022 with a MSRP of $149. It is built on the Generation 12.7 GPU microarchitecture (codename DG2-128) and is manufactured on a 6 nm process.
Memory
The Arc A380 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,937 MHz memory clock and a 96 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 186 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Arc A380 includes 1,024 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,000 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,050 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 128 Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) optimized for AI workloads and 8 ray tracing units dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The Arc A380 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 display connections. Intel recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Arc A380 has the 168th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 10.70% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 13,892 score and $149 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 93.23. This is the 33rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce RTX 2060 | Arc A380 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | Intel |
| Architecture | Turing | Generation 12.7 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2019 | Q2 2022 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $349 | $149 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
F1 24 | GeForce RTX 2060 | Arc A380 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 109 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 91 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 64 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 16 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A380 | 16.3 | |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 10.4 | -36% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A380 | 9.14 | |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 19.13 | +109% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 2060 has 96% better performance than the Arc A380 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 2060 is ranked 105th with a score of 27,162.5, and the Arc A380 is ranked 168th with a score of 13,892.
The Arc A380 has 20% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 2060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 2060 is ranked 49th with a performance per dollar of 77.83, and the Arc A380 is ranked 33rd with a performance per dollar of 93.23.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 28,939 | +7% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | 27,503 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 27,162.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 24,652 | -9% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 23,362.5 | -14% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 16,033 | -41% |
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 15,619 | -42% |
| Arc A380 | 13,892 | -49% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 13,759 | -49% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 12,191 | -55% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 96.18 | +24% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 95.98 | +23% |
| Arc A380 | 93.23 | +20% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 92.34 | +19% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 83.74 | +8% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 82.05 | +5% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 78.25 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 77.83 | |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 74.36 | -4% |
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 72.9 | -6% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 2060 | Arc A380 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 7,732 (+97.5%) | 3,915 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 7,878 (+76.76%) | 4,457 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 107,083 (+76.11%) | 60,804 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 19,338 (+90.07%) | 10,174 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 46,613 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 22,982 (+52.25%) | 15,095 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 14,110 (+125.58%) | 6,255 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 736 (+22.46%) | 601 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2060 | Arc A380 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | TU106 | DG2-128 |
| Architecture | Turing | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm |
| Transistors | 10,800 million | 7,200 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2060 | Arc A380 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 Gb/s | 186 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,750 MHz | 1,937 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit | 96 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | -- |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2060 | Arc A380 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 160 W | 75 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2060 | Arc A380 |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | -- | 1,024 |
| CUDA Cores | 1,920 | -- |
| Execution Units (EU) | -- | 1,024 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 30 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 120 | 64 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 48 | 32 |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | -- |
| Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) | -- | 128 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Units (RTU) | -- | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,365 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,680 MHz | 2,050 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2060 | Arc A380 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 80.64 GPixel/s | 65.6 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 201.6 GTexel/s | 131.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 6.45 TFLOPS | 4.2 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 201.6 GFLOPS | 1,049.6 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2060 | Arc A380 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.6 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.