Arc Graphics 130V vs FirePro S10000

Intel

Arc Graphics 130V

2024Boost: 1850 MHz
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FirePro S10000

2012Core: 825 MHzBoost: 950 MHz
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Arc Graphics 130V vs FirePro S10000 Performance Spectrum

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 Graphics 130V vs FirePro S10000: 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 Graphics 130V

2024

Why buy it

  • Costs $3,299 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $3,599 MSRP).
  • Delivers 1092.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.0 vs 1.3 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $3,599 MSRP).
  • FirePro S10000 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Arc Graphics 130V is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 15W instead of 375W, a 360W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2024 hardware with Unknown of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

FirePro S10000

2012

Why buy it

  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

  • 2012 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 1099.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $3,599 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.3 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($3,599 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • 2400% higher power demand at 375W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro S10000 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (4,537 vs 4,510), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Arc Graphics 130V is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 3nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2024 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Arc Graphics 130V makes the most sense to buy today. It is $3,299 cheaper on MSRP at $300 vs $3,599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1092.5% (15.0 vs 1.3), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. FirePro S10000 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

Arc Graphics 130V vs FirePro S10000 Technical Specifications

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

Intel

Arc Graphics 130V

The Arc Graphics 130V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 24 2024. It features the Xe² architecture. The boost clock speed is 1850 MHz. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,510 points.

AMD

FirePro S10000

The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.

Graphics Performance

The Arc Graphics 130V scores 4,510 and the FirePro S10000 reaches 4,537 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc Graphics 130V is built on Xe² while the FirePro S10000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 3 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 7 (Arc Graphics 130V) vs 4,096 (FirePro S10000). Boost clocks: 1850 MHz vs 950 MHz.

FeatureArc Graphics 130VFirePro S10000
G3D Mark Score
4,510
4,537
Architecture
Xe²
GCN 1.0
Process Node
3 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
7
4096 ×2+58414%
Boost Clock
1850 MHz+95%
950 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureArc Graphics 130VFirePro S10000
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 Graphics 130V has 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro S10000 carries 4 GB. FirePro S10000 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is System on the Arc Graphics 130V and 64-bit on the FirePro S10000.

FeatureArc Graphics 130VFirePro S10000
VRAM Capacity
Shared
4 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Bus Width
System
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc Graphics 130V) vs 12 (FirePro S10000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

FeatureArc Graphics 130VFirePro S10000
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 130V) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S10000). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc Graphics 130V) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S10000).

FeatureArc Graphics 130VFirePro S10000
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 130V draws 15W versus the FirePro S10000's 375W — a 184.6% difference. The Arc Graphics 130V is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc Graphics 130V) vs 350W (FirePro S10000). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 305mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

FeatureArc Graphics 130VFirePro S10000
TDP
15W-96%
375W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
305mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
85°C
Perf/Watt
300.7+2385%
12.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc Graphics 130V came in at $300, while the FirePro S10000 launched at $3599. On MSRP, Arc Graphics 130V was 91.7% cheaper ($3299 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.0 (Arc Graphics 130V) vs 1.3 (FirePro S10000) — the Arc Graphics 130V offers 1053.8% better value. The newer card here is Arc Graphics 130V (2024 vs 2012).

FeatureArc Graphics 130VFirePro S10000
MSRP
$300-92%
$3599
Performance per Dollar
15.0+1054%
1.3
Codename
Lunar Lake iGPU
Tahiti
Release
September 24 2024
November 12 2012
Ranking
#463
#461

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