Arc A370M vs Tesla K8
Arc A370M
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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 A370M is positioned at rank 211 and the Tesla K8 is on rank 208, so the Tesla K8 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Arc A370M
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K8
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A370M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Arc A370M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla K8 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A370M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla K8.
| Insight | Arc A370M | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A370M 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 A370M and Tesla K8
Arc A370M
The Arc A370M 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 1550 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,115 points.
Tesla K8
The Tesla K8 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 16 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 693 MHz to 811 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,111 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A370M scores 5,115 and the Tesla K8 reaches 5,111 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A370M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Tesla K8 uses Kepler, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Arc A370M) vs 1,536 (Tesla K8). Raw compute: 3.174 TFLOPS (Arc A370M) vs 2.491 TFLOPS (Tesla K8). Boost clocks: 1550 MHz vs 811 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A370M | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,115 | 5,111 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1536+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.174 TFLOPS+27% | 2.491 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1550 MHz+91% | 811 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 128+100% |
| L1 Cache | 1.5 MB+1054% | 0.13 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A370M | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR6. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A370M) vs 0.5 MB (Tesla K8) — the Arc A370M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A370M | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A370M draws 35W versus the Tesla K8's 100W — a 96.3% difference. The Arc A370M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc A370M) vs 350W (Tesla K8). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Arc A370M | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-65% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 146.1+186% | 51.1 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A370M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | Arc A370M | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $100 |
| Codename | DG2-128 | GK104 |
| Release | March 30 2022 | September 16 2014 |
| Ranking | #439 | #515 |
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