Arc Graphics 130T vs FirePro W9000

Arc Graphics 130T

2025

FirePro W9000

2012Core: 975 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc Graphics 130T

6,208

+0.8%

Iris Pro Graphics P580

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

Iris Graphics 550

Arc 8-Core iGPU

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

6,157

0.0%

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

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 Graphics 130T is positioned at rank 239 and the FirePro W9000 is on rank 317, so the Arc Graphics 130T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Arc Graphics 130T

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

96%

#229

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

525%

#231

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

476%

#232

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

474%

#236

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

431%

#237

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

428%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

100%

#240

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

98%

#252

GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

93%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

91%

#254

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W9000

#302

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9593%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

100%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

99%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

99%

#320

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

99%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

98%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

96%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

92%

#324

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

92%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

90%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

90%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

89%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

89%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

86%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

84%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Arc Graphics 130T is significantly newer (2025 vs 2012). The Arc Graphics 130T likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W9000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Arc Graphics 130T is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W9000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Arc Graphics 130T	FirePro W9000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	Xe+ (2025) (Standard Node)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (279mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W9000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $250 for the Arc Graphics 130T, it costs 40% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 65.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Arc Graphics 130T	FirePro W9000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+65.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)	✅More affordable ($150)

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.

Arc Graphics 130T Benchmark Check

FirePro W9000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc Graphics 130T and FirePro W9000

Arc Graphics 130T

The Arc Graphics 130T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the Xe+ architecture. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,208 points.

FirePro W9000

The FirePro W9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 14 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,157 points. Launch price was $3,999.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc Graphics 130T scores 6,208 and the FirePro W9000 reaches 6,157 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc Graphics 130T is built on Xe+ while the FirePro W9000 uses GCN 1.0. Shader units: 7 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 2,048 (FirePro W9000).

Feature	Arc Graphics 130T	FirePro W9000
G3D Mark Score	6,208	6,157
Architecture	Xe+	GCN 1.0
Shading Units	7	2048+29157%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc Graphics 130T	FirePro W9000
Upscaling Tech	XeSS	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc Graphics 130T comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W9000 has 6 GB. The FirePro W9000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit.

Feature	Arc Graphics 130T	FirePro W9000
VRAM Capacity	Shared	6 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Bus Width	System	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 12 (FirePro W9000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	Arc Graphics 130T	FirePro W9000
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc Graphics 130T) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W9000). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W9000).

Feature	Arc Graphics 130T	FirePro W9000
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	VCE 1.0
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc Graphics 130T draws 15W versus the FirePro W9000's 274W — a 179.2% difference. The Arc Graphics 130T is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 350W (FirePro W9000). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 279mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 93°C.

Feature	Arc Graphics 130T	FirePro W9000
TDP	15W-95%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	279mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C-9%	93°C
Perf/Watt	413.9+1740%	22.5

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Value Analysis

The Arc Graphics 130T launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the FirePro W9000 launched at $3999 and now averages $150. The FirePro W9000 costs 40% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.8 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 41.0 (FirePro W9000) — the FirePro W9000 offers 65.3% better value. The Arc Graphics 130T is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2012).