Arc 7-Core iGPU vs Quadro P5000 (móvel)

CPU

GPU

Arc 7-Core iGPU

2023Boost: 2200 MHz

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Quadro P5000 (móvel)

2017Core: 1278 MHzBoost: 1582 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc 7-Core iGPU

Shared 15

9,349

+3.9%

9,000

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 780

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Arc 7-Core iGPU

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,300 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1204.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.0 vs 3.6 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro P5000 (móvel): it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro P5000 (móvel) is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 15W instead of 100W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quadro P5000 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1155.8% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.6 vs 47.0 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌566.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 15W.

Arc 7-Core iGPU

2023

Quadro P5000 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,300 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1204.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.0 vs 3.6 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Quadro P5000 (móvel): it remains the more sensible modern option while Quadro P5000 (móvel) is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 15W instead of 100W, a 85W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1155.8% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.6 vs 47.0 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌566.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Arc 7-Core iGPU better than Quadro P5000 (móvel)?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 9,349 vs 9,000 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Arc 7-Core iGPU is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (15W vs 100W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Arc 7-Core iGPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2017 and a 5nm process instead of 16nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Arc 7-Core iGPU can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $199 MSRP. Arc 7-Core iGPU is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Arc 7-Core iGPU is about $2,300 cheaper on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $2,499 MSRP, and you are getting 3.9% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $199 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (15W vs 100W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Quadro P5000 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P5000 (móvel) is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $2,499 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Arc 7-Core iGPU is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Arc 7-Core iGPU Benchmark Check

Quadro P5000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	88 FPS	132 FPS
medium	76 FPS	121 FPS
high	56 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	73 FPS
1440p
low	70 FPS	117 FPS
medium	61 FPS	103 FPS
high	41 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	60 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	46 FPS
medium	25 FPS	42 FPS
high	16 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	26 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	169 FPS	233 FPS
medium	139 FPS	197 FPS
high	107 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	123 FPS	167 FPS
medium	96 FPS	138 FPS
high	76 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	73 FPS	96 FPS
medium	57 FPS	78 FPS
high	45 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	312 FPS	405 FPS
medium	270 FPS	324 FPS
high	183 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	202 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	304 FPS
medium	212 FPS	243 FPS
high	149 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	149 FPS	202 FPS
medium	129 FPS	162 FPS
high	82 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	101 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	155 FPS	227 FPS
medium	122 FPS	181 FPS
high	99 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	130 FPS
1440p
low	112 FPS	175 FPS
medium	89 FPS	139 FPS
high	70 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	93 FPS
medium	54 FPS	73 FPS
high	43 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	50 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc 7-Core iGPU and Quadro P5000 (móvel)

Arc 7-Core iGPU

The Arc 7-Core iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2200 MHz. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,349 points.

Quadro P5000 (móvel)

The Quadro P5000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1278 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,000 points. Launch price was $1,885.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc 7-Core iGPU scores 9,349 and the Quadro P5000 (móvel) reaches 9,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is built on Xe LPG while the Quadro P5000 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 7 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 2,048 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1582 MHz.

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	9,349+4%	9,000
Architecture	Xe LPG	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	7	2048+29157%
Boost Clock	2200 MHz+39%	1582 MHz
L1 Cache	1.3 MB+73%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc 7-Core iGPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5000 (móvel) has 4 GB. The Quadro P5000 (móvel) offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit.

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	Shared	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Bus Width	System	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+30%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Decoder: QuickSync vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)).

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
Encoder	QuickSync	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	QuickSync	3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc 7-Core iGPU draws 15W versus the Quadro P5000 (móvel)'s 100W — a 147.8% difference. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 500W (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 95 vs 80°C.

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
TDP	15W-85%	100W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	95	80°C-16%
Perf/Watt	623.3+593%	90.0

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Value Analysis

The Arc 7-Core iGPU launched at $199 MSRP, while the Quadro P5000 (móvel) launched at $2499. The Arc 7-Core iGPU costs 92% less ($2300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.0 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 3.6 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)) — the Arc 7-Core iGPU offers 1205.6% better value. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).