
Arc A350M vs FirePro S10000

Arc A350M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Arc A350M is positioned at rank 86 and the FirePro S10000 is on rank 336, so the Arc A350M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Arc A350M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro S10000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A350M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The Arc A350M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro S10000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro S10000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A350M.
| Insight | Arc A350M | FirePro S10000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (305mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro S10000 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 A350M and FirePro S10000

Arc A350M
The Arc A350M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points.

FirePro S10000
The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A350M scores 4,500 and the FirePro S10000 reaches 4,537 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A350M is built on Generation 12.7 while the FirePro S10000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Arc A350M) vs 4,096 (FirePro S10000). Raw compute: 1.766 TFLOPS (Arc A350M) vs 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 950 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A350M | FirePro S10000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,500 | 4,537 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 4096 ×2+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.766 TFLOPS | 3.405 TFLOPS ×2+93% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz+21% | 950 MHz |
| ROPs | 24 | 32 ×2+33% |
| TMUs | 48 | 112 ×2+133% |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB+150% | 0.44 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+433% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A350M | FirePro S10000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A350M) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro S10000) — the Arc A350M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A350M | FirePro S10000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+433% | 0.75 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A350M) vs 12 (FirePro S10000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Arc A350M | FirePro S10000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Intel Media Engine (Arc A350M) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S10000). Decoder: Intel Media Engine vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A350M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S10000).
| Feature | Arc A350M | FirePro S10000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Intel Media Engine | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | Intel Media Engine | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A350M draws 25W versus the FirePro S10000's 375W — a 175% difference. The Arc A350M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc A350M) vs 350W (FirePro S10000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 305mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.
| Feature | Arc A350M | FirePro S10000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-93% | 375W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 305mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 180.0+1388% | 12.1 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A350M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).
| Feature | Arc A350M | FirePro S10000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $3599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $500 |
| Codename | DG2-128 | Tahiti |
| Release | March 30 2022 | November 12 2012 |
| Ranking | #418 | #461 |
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