Arc 7-Cores iGPU vs Quadro M5000
Arc 7-Cores iGPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M5000
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Arc 7-Cores iGPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M5000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc 7-Cores iGPU.
| Insight | Arc 7-Cores iGPU | Quadro M5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | Xe LPG (2023) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | Standard Buffer (0 MB) | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M5000 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 Arc 7-Cores iGPU and Quadro M5000
Arc 7-Cores iGPU
The Arc 7-Cores 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 M5000
The Quadro M5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 29 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 861 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,406 points. Launch price was $2,856.99.
Graphics Performance
The Arc 7-Cores iGPU scores 9,349 and the Quadro M5000 reaches 9,406 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is built on Xe LPG while the Quadro M5000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 7 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) vs 2,048 (Quadro M5000). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1038 MHz.
| Feature | Arc 7-Cores iGPU | Quadro M5000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,349 | 9,406 |
| Architecture | Xe LPG | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 7 | 2048+29157% |
| Boost Clock | 2200 MHz+112% | 1038 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc 7-Cores iGPU | Quadro M5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc 7-Cores iGPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro M5000 has 8 GB. The Quadro M5000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Arc 7-Cores iGPU | Quadro M5000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 211 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) vs 12.1 (Quadro M5000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc 7-Cores iGPU | Quadro M5000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) vs NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M5000). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M5000).
| Feature | Arc 7-Cores iGPU | Quadro M5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC 4.0 |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc 7-Cores iGPU draws 15W versus the Quadro M5000's 150W — a 163.6% difference. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) vs 500W (Quadro M5000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Arc 7-Cores iGPU | Quadro M5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-90% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 623.3+894% | 62.7 |
Value Analysis
The Arc 7-Cores iGPU launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Quadro M5000 launched at $999 and now averages $120. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU costs 100+% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) vs 78.4 (Quadro M5000) — the Arc 7-Cores iGPU offers Infinity% better value. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | Arc 7-Cores iGPU | Quadro M5000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 78.4 |
| Codename | Meteor Lake iGPU | GM204 |
| Release | December 14 2023 | June 29 2015 |
| Ranking | #377 | #280 |
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