Arc A530M vs Quadro K6000

Arc A530M vs Quadro K6000 Performance Spectrum

Arc A530M

4 GB 65

8,013

+0.3%

7,993

0.0%

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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.

Arc A530M vs Quadro K6000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Arc A530M vs Quadro K6000: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Arc A530M

2023

Why buy it

✅Better long-term bet: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 65W instead of 225W, a 160W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro K6000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).

Quadro K6000

2013

Why buy it

✅37.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($5,265 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 12 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌246.2% higher power demand at 225W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro K6000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 37.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Arc A530M instead at 8,013 vs 7,993, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Arc A530M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 6nm process instead of 28nm, 12 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2013. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro K6000 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro K6000 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Arc A530M has the stronger long-term case.

Arc A530M vs Quadro K6000 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Arc A530M

The Arc A530M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 1 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1300 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,013 points.

Quadro K6000

The Quadro K6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,993 points. Launch price was $5,265.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A530M scores 8,013 and the Quadro K6000 reaches 7,993 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A530M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Quadro K6000 uses Kepler, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Arc A530M) vs 2,880 (Quadro K6000). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (Arc A530M) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K6000). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 902 MHz.

Feature	Arc A530M	Quadro K6000
G3D Mark Score	8,013	7,993
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Kepler
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	2880+88%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.994 TFLOPS	5.196 TFLOPS+30%
Boost Clock	1300 MHz+44%	902 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	240+150%
L2 Cache	8 MB+433%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A530M	Quadro K6000
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 A530M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K6000 carries 12 GB. Quadro K6000 gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Arc A530M) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro K6000) — a 6.2% advantage for the Arc A530M. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the Arc A530M and 256-bit on the Quadro K6000. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A530M) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro K6000) — the Arc A530M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A530M	Quadro K6000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	12 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s+6%	211 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	8 MB+433%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A530M) vs 11.0 (Quadro K6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A530M	Quadro K6000
DirectX	12.2+11%	11.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A530M) vs NVENC 1.0 (Quadro K6000). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A530M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro K6000).

Feature	Arc A530M	Quadro K6000
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A530M draws 65W versus the Quadro K6000's 225W — a 110.3% difference. The Arc A530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A530M) vs 350W (Quadro K6000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 265mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Arc A530M	Quadro K6000
TDP	65W-71%	225W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	265mm
Height	0mm	110mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	123.3+247%	35.5

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Arc A530M (2023 vs 2013).

Feature	Arc A530M	Quadro K6000
MSRP	—	$5265
Codename	DG2-256	GK110B
Release	August 1 2023	July 23 2013
Ranking	#317	#318

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