Arc Graphics 140T vs GRID P6-4Q

CPU

GPU

Arc Graphics 140T

2025Boost: 2350 MHz

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GRID P6-4Q

2015Core: 722 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc Graphics 140T

Shared 35

4,500

+1.6%

4,429

0.0%

GeForce GT 1030

GeForce GTX 675MX

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

GeForce GTX 570

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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 140T

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,650 less on MSRP ($350 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 480.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.9 vs 2.2 G3D/$ ($350 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GRID P6-4Q: it remains the more sensible modern option while GRID P6-4Q is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 35W instead of 100W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2025-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

GRID P6-4Q

2015

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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471.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$350 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.2 vs 12.9 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
❌185.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 35W.

Arc Graphics 140T

2025

GRID P6-4Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,650 less on MSRP ($350 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 480.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.9 vs 2.2 G3D/$ ($350 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GRID P6-4Q: it remains the more sensible modern option while GRID P6-4Q is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 35W instead of 100W, a 65W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2025-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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471.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$350 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.2 vs 12.9 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
❌185.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Arc Graphics 140T better than GRID P6-4Q?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 4,500 vs 4,429 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Arc Graphics 140T is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (35W vs 100W).

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

Arc Graphics 140T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2015. 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 140T can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $350 MSRP. Arc Graphics 140T is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Arc Graphics 140T is about $1,650 cheaper on MSRP at $350 MSRP versus $2,000 MSRP, and you are getting 1.6% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $350 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (35W vs 100W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is GRID P6-4Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GRID P6-4Q is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $2,000 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Arc Graphics 140T is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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 140T Benchmark Check

GRID P6-4Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc Graphics 140T	GRID P6-4Q
1080p
low	85 FPS	105 FPS
medium	74 FPS	86 FPS
high	54 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	70 FPS	87 FPS
medium	60 FPS	73 FPS
high	40 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	28 FPS
medium	25 FPS	27 FPS
high	16 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	15 FPS

Open Arc Graphics 140T Open GRID P6-4Q

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc Graphics 140T	GRID P6-4Q
1080p
low	122 FPS	120 FPS
medium	86 FPS	94 FPS
high	58 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	80 FPS	83 FPS
medium	49 FPS	61 FPS
high	36 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	38 FPS	37 FPS
medium	25 FPS	28 FPS
high	20 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	22 FPS

Open Arc Graphics 140T Open GRID P6-4Q

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc Graphics 140T	GRID P6-4Q
1080p
low	202 FPS	199 FPS
medium	162 FPS	159 FPS
high	135 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	149 FPS
medium	122 FPS	120 FPS
high	101 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	101 FPS	100 FPS
medium	81 FPS	80 FPS
high	68 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	50 FPS

Open Arc Graphics 140T Open GRID P6-4Q

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc Graphics 140T	GRID P6-4Q
1080p
low	147 FPS	184 FPS
medium	115 FPS	149 FPS
high	92 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	107 FPS	132 FPS
medium	85 FPS	110 FPS
high	66 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	77 FPS
medium	51 FPS	60 FPS
high	41 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	36 FPS

Open Arc Graphics 140T Open GRID P6-4Q

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc Graphics 140T and GRID P6-4Q

Arc Graphics 140T

The Arc Graphics 140T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the Xe+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2350 MHz. It has 8 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points.

GRID P6-4Q

The GRID P6-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,429 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc Graphics 140T scores 4,500 and the GRID P6-4Q reaches 4,429 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc Graphics 140T is built on Xe+ while the GRID P6-4Q uses Maxwell 2.0. Shader units: 8 (Arc Graphics 140T) vs 1,536 (GRID P6-4Q).

Feature	Arc Graphics 140T	GRID P6-4Q
G3D Mark Score	4,500+2%	4,429
Architecture	Xe+	Maxwell 2.0
Shading Units	8	1536+19100%
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc Graphics 140T	GRID P6-4Q
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 140T comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GRID P6-4Q has 2 GB. The GRID P6-4Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc Graphics 140T) vs 2 MB (GRID P6-4Q) — the Arc Graphics 140T has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc Graphics 140T	GRID P6-4Q
VRAM Capacity	Shared	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc Graphics 140T) vs 12_1 (GRID P6-4Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	Arc Graphics 140T	GRID P6-4Q
DirectX	12.2+2%	12_1
Max Displays	3	0

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc Graphics 140T draws 35W versus the GRID P6-4Q's 100W — a 96.3% difference. The Arc Graphics 140T is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc Graphics 140T) vs 350W (GRID P6-4Q). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Arc Graphics 140T	GRID P6-4Q
TDP	35W-65%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	1mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	128.6+190%	44.3

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Value Analysis

The Arc Graphics 140T launched at $350 MSRP, while the GRID P6-4Q launched at $2000. The Arc Graphics 140T costs 82.5% less ($1650 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.9 (Arc Graphics 140T) vs 2.2 (GRID P6-4Q) — the Arc Graphics 140T offers 486.4% better value. The Arc Graphics 140T is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).