Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Comparison

The Verdict

The data presents a clear performance hierarchy between these two graphics solutions. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a dedicated, high-performance discrete GPU with a recorded average benchmark score of 17,639 and a percentile rank of 61 among all GPUs. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile is an integrated processor graphics solution with a percentile rank of 50 and no recorded average benchmark score in the database. The RTX 4060 sits within a tight competitive cluster, as its nearest rivals, the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (average score 17,666, delta -0.2%), AMD Radeon 780M (average score 17,588, delta +0.3%), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (average score 17,551, delta +0.5%), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (average score 17,509, delta +0.7%), are all within 1% of its score. The Intel solution, lacking recorded benchmark scores, cannot be positioned numerically against these discrete parts. Based on the available data, the RTX 4060 is the choice for users needing a known, measured level of discrete graphics performance. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile is the option for systems requiring an integrated solution, with the data indicating it occupies a lower performance percentile. The RTX 4060 is an end-of-life product, while the Intel part is listed as active, which may influence availability considerations.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectural and physical foundations. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile uses the Xe3-LPG architecture, implemented on the Wildcat Lake chip, and is manufactured on a 3 nm process by Intel. In contrast, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on the AD107 chip, and is manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The NVIDIA chip contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die, with a transistor density of 118.9M per mm². The Intel chip's transistor count and die size are listed as unknown. The RTX 4060 has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. The Intel part has a lower base clock of 300 MHz but a similar boost clock of 2500 MHz.

Memory configurations differ drastically. The RTX 4060 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile uses system shared memory, with its bandwidth described as system dependent. The compute resources show a large gap. The RTX 4060 has 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, 48 ROPs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores. The Intel solution has 256 shading units, 16 TMUs, 8 ROPs, and 2 RT cores, with no tensor cores listed. The NVIDIA GPU's pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s. The Intel part's rates are 20.00 GPixel/s and 40.00 GTexel/s, respectively. FP32 performance is 15.11 TFLOPS for the RTX 4060 versus 1,280.0 GFLOPS (1.28 TFLOPS) for the Intel part. FP16 performance is 15.11 TFLOPS for NVIDIA (1:1 ratio) and 2.560 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) for Intel.

Power and physical characteristics also separate the two. The RTX 4060 has a TDP of 115 W, requires a 300 W suggested PSU, uses a dual-slot form factor with a single 12-pin power connector, and connects via PCIe 4.0 x8. Its dimensions are 240 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has a TDP of 25 W, is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with no power connectors, and its display outputs are portable device dependent. Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The RTX 4060 was released earlier, with its production status now end-of-life, while the Intel part is newer, with an active production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for these two products, and the Intel part has no individual benchmark scores recorded. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, however, has a full set of recorded measurements across multiple test suites. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RTX 4060 scores 2302. In Geekbench, it records 95,057 in OpenCL and 48,643 in Vulkan. Passmark results show scores of 103 in DirectX 10, 175 in DirectX 11, 76 in DirectX 12, 236 in DirectX 9, 1037 in G2D, 19,545 in G3D, and 9,213 in GPU Compute. Its average benchmark score is 17,639, with a percentile rank of 61.

The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so a numerical comparison cannot be made. The data does show its theoretical peak rates. Its FP32 throughput of 1,280.0 GFLOPS is approximately 11.8 times lower than the RTX 4060's 15.11 TFLOPS. Its pixel rate of 20.00 GPixel/s is roughly 5.9 times lower than the NVIDIA part's 118.1 GPixel/s. Its texture rate of 40.00 GTexel/s is about 5.9 times lower than 236.2 GTexel/s. These figures indicate the Intel integrated solution operates at a fundamentally lower throughput level than the discrete NVIDIA GPU. The RTX 4060's nearest rival data shows it is essentially tied with the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which has an average score of 17,666 and a delta of -0.2%. It is slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon 780M (17,588, +0.3%), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17,551, +0.5%), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17,509, +0.7%). This clustering shows the RTX 4060's performance level is well established and competitive within its peer group.

FAQ

Q: What is the primary performance difference between the two GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has a recorded average benchmark score of 17,639 and a percentile rank of 61, while the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has no recorded average benchmark score and a percentile rank of 50. The RTX 4060 also has substantially higher theoretical throughput rates: 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 versus 1,280.0 GFLOPS for the Intel part.

Q: How do the memory systems compare?

A: The RTX 4060 uses 8 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile uses system shared memory, with its bandwidth described as system dependent.

Q: What are the power consumption figures?

A: The RTX 4060 has a TDP of 115 W and a suggested PSU of 300 W. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has a TDP of 25 W and requires no power connectors.

Q: Which GPU has more compute units?

A: The RTX 4060 has 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has 256 shading units, 16 TMUs, 8 ROPs, and 2 RT cores, with no tensor cores.

Q: What is the release and production status of each?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 was released earlier and is listed as end-of-life. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has a later release date and is listed as active production status.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4060's average score of 17,639 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17,666, -0.2%), and slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon 780M (17,588, +0.3%), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17,551, +0.5%), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17,509, +0.7%).

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 wins decisively in every measurable performance category. Its dedicated 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth provides a fixed, high-speed memory subsystem, whereas the Intel solution relies on system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. The RTX 4060's compute resources are an order of magnitude larger: 3072 shading units versus 256, 96 TMUs versus 16, 48 ROPs versus 8, and 24 RT cores versus 2. Its FP32 throughput of 15.11 TFLOPS is over ten times the Intel part's 1,280.0 GFLOPS. The RTX 4060 also has tensor cores (96) which the Intel part lacks entirely. Its pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s far exceed the Intel figures of 20.00 GPixel/s and 40.00 GTexel/s. The RTX 4060's recorded benchmark scores across 3DMark, Geekbench, and Passmark provide a concrete performance profile that the Intel part cannot match, as it has no recorded scores. The RTX 4060's percentile rank of 61 versus 50 further confirms its stronger position.

The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile wins on system integration and power efficiency. Its 25 W TDP is a fraction of the RTX 4060's 115 W, and it requires no power connectors or dedicated PSU. As an integrated graphics processor, it occupies no slot space and uses system shared memory, which simplifies system design. Its manufacturing process is more advanced at 3 nm versus 5 nm for the NVIDIA chip. The Intel part's production status is active, while the RTX 4060 is end-of-life. The Intel solution also has a newer release date. For systems where a discrete GPU cannot be accommodated, the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile provides a built-in graphics solution with an active production status and modern API support, including DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, matching the RTX 4060's API feature set. The RTX 4060, with its 240 mm length, 111 mm height, and 40 mm width, is a physical dual-slot card that requires a PCIe 4.0 x8 slot and a 300 W PSU. The Intel part has no such requirements. The data shows the RTX 4060 is for users who need proven, high-end measured performance, while the Intel part is for integrated systems prioritizing lower power and simplified hardware.