Arc Graphics 130T vs GeForce GTX 960
Arc Graphics 130T
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Arc Graphics 130T is positioned at rank #239 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Arc Graphics 130T
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc Graphics 130T is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). 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 GeForce GTX 960 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 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 960 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Arc Graphics 130T | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | Xe+ (2025) (Standard Node) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 960 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $250 for the Arc Graphics 130T, it costs 82% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 448.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc Graphics 130T | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+448.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅More affordable ($45) |
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 Graphics 130T and GeForce GTX 960
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.
GeForce GTX 960
The GeForce GTX 960 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 22 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1127 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,133 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The Arc Graphics 130T scores 6,208 and the GeForce GTX 960 reaches 6,133 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc Graphics 130T is built on Xe+ while the GeForce GTX 960 uses Maxwell 2.0. Shader units: 7 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 960).
| Feature | Arc Graphics 130T | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,208+1% | 6,133 |
| Architecture | Xe+ | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Shading Units | 7 | 1024+14529% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc Graphics 130T | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc Graphics 130T comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 960 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 960 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Arc Graphics 130T | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 960). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc Graphics 130T | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc Graphics 130T) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce GTX 960). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs HEVC,H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8 (GeForce GTX 960).
| Feature | Arc Graphics 130T | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC (5th Gen) |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC (2nd Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 | HEVC,H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc Graphics 130T draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 960's 100W — a 147.8% difference. The Arc Graphics 130T is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 960). Power connectors: Integrated vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75 C.
| Feature | Arc Graphics 130T | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-85% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75 C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 413.9+575% | 61.3 |
Value Analysis
The Arc Graphics 130T launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce GTX 960 launched at $199 and now averages $45. The GeForce GTX 960 costs 82% less ($205 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.8 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 136.3 (GeForce GTX 960) — the GeForce GTX 960 offers 449.6% better value. The Arc Graphics 130T is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).
| Feature | Arc Graphics 130T | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $199-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $45-82% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.8 | 136.3+450% |
| Codename | — | GM206 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | January 22 2015 |
| Ranking | #386 | #393 |
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