Arc Graphics 130T vs Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

CPU

GPU

Arc Graphics 130T

2025

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Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

2023Boost: 1250 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc Graphics 130T

Shared 15

6,208

+3.5%

Arc 8-Core iGPU

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

Arc A770M

Arc B580

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

Shared System RAM 30

6,000

0.0%

Qualcomm Adreno 675 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS

Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Arc Graphics 130T

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 20.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 30W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

2023

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 20.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 30W vs 15W.

Arc Graphics 130T

2025

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 20.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 30W, a 15W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 20.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 30W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Arc Graphics 130T better than Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,208 vs 6,000 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Arc Graphics 130T is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (15W vs 30W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a 4nm process instead of Unknown node. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Arc Graphics 130T can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $300 MSRP. Arc Graphics 130T is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Arc Graphics 130T is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $300 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 3.5% higher G3D Mark. Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS make more sense than Arc Graphics 130T?

Yes. Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Arc Graphics 130T. The trade-off is that Arc Graphics 130T currently gives you 3.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc Graphics 130T	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
1080p
low	80 FPS	97 FPS
medium	70 FPS	84 FPS
high	50 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	66 FPS	87 FPS
medium	58 FPS	75 FPS
high	37 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	28 FPS
medium	23 FPS	27 FPS
high	14 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	15 FPS

Open Arc Graphics 130T Open Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc Graphics 130T	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
1080p
low	121 FPS	111 FPS
medium	85 FPS	77 FPS
high	58 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	80 FPS	76 FPS
medium	48 FPS	46 FPS
high	35 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	38 FPS	35 FPS
medium	25 FPS	23 FPS
high	20 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	13 FPS

Open Arc Graphics 130T Open Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc Graphics 130T	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
1080p
low	279 FPS	270 FPS
medium	223 FPS	216 FPS
high	176 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	210 FPS	202 FPS
medium	168 FPS	162 FPS
high	140 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	140 FPS	135 FPS
medium	112 FPS	108 FPS
high	78 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	68 FPS

Open Arc Graphics 130T Open Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc Graphics 130T	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
1080p
low	139 FPS	157 FPS
medium	109 FPS	129 FPS
high	88 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	115 FPS
medium	81 FPS	96 FPS
high	64 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	66 FPS
medium	49 FPS	54 FPS
high	39 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	33 FPS

Open Arc Graphics 130T Open Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc Graphics 130T and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

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.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in October 26 2023. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc Graphics 130T scores 6,208 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 7 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS).

Feature	Arc Graphics 130T	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
G3D Mark Score	6,208+3%	6,000
Shading Units	7	1536+21843%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc Graphics 130T	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
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)

Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Arc Graphics 130T	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
VRAM Capacity	Shared	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	135 GB/s
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc Graphics 130T draws 15W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The Arc Graphics 130T is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.

Feature	Arc Graphics 130T	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
TDP	15W-50%	30W
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Integrated	Integrated
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	413.9+107%	200.0

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Value Analysis

The Arc Graphics 130T launched at $300 MSRP, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS launched at $0. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS costs 100+% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 20.7 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs Infinity (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS) — the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS offers Infinity% better value. The Arc Graphics 130T is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).