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Arc Graphics 140T vs GRID RTX6000-8Q

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Intel

Arc Graphics 140T

2025Boost: 2350 MHz
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NVIDIA

GRID RTX6000-8Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
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Arc Graphics 140T vs GRID RTX6000-8Q Performance Spectrum

Arc Graphics 140T
Shared 35
4,500
0.0%
brand logoArc 8-Core iGPU
brand logoArc A550M
brand logoArc A770
GRID RTX6000-8Q
2 GB 225
4,514
+0.3%
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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.

Arc Graphics 140T vs GRID RTX6000-8Q: 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 140T

2025

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($350 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅GRID RTX6000-8Q is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Arc Graphics 140T is the less risky modern option long term.
  • ✅Draws 35W instead of 225W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2025 hardware with Unknown of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

GRID RTX6000-8Q

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

  • ❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
  • ❌542.9% higher power demand at 225W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GRID RTX6000-8Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.3% in PassMark G3D (4,514 vs 4,500), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Arc Graphics 140T is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2025 generation instead of 2015. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Arc Graphics 140T makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GRID RTX6000-8Q still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

Arc Graphics 140T vs GRID RTX6000-8Q Technical Specifications

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

Intel

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.

NVIDIA

GRID RTX6000-8Q

The GRID RTX6000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,514 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc Graphics 140T scores 4,500 and the GRID RTX6000-8Q reaches 4,514 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc Graphics 140T is built on Xe+ while the GRID RTX6000-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0. Shader units: 8 (Arc Graphics 140T) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Boost clocks: 2350 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

FeatureArc Graphics 140TGRID RTX6000-8Q
G3D Mark Score
4,500
4,514
Architecture
Xe+
Maxwell 2.0
Shading Units
8
2048+25500%
Boost Clock
2350 MHz+99%
1178 MHz
L2 Cache
8 MB+300%
2 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GRID RTX6000-8Q gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Arc Graphics 140T leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureArc Graphics 140TGRID RTX6000-8Q
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc Graphics 140T has 0 MB of VRAM, while the GRID RTX6000-8Q carries 2 GB. GRID RTX6000-8Q 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 140T and 64-bit on the GRID RTX6000-8Q. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc Graphics 140T) vs 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-8Q) — the Arc Graphics 140T has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureArc Graphics 140TGRID RTX6000-8Q
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_2 (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

FeatureArc Graphics 140TGRID RTX6000-8Q
DirectX
12.2+2%
12_2
Max Displays
3
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc Graphics 140T) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

FeatureArc Graphics 140TGRID RTX6000-8Q
Encoder
Xe Media Engine
NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder
Xe Media Engine
NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc Graphics 140T draws 35W versus the GRID RTX6000-8Q's 225W — a 146.2% difference. The Arc Graphics 140T is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc Graphics 140T) vs 350W (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureArc Graphics 140TGRID RTX6000-8Q
TDP
35W-84%
225W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
267mm
Height
0mm
—
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
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Perf/Watt
128.6+540%
20.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc Graphics 140T came in at $350, while the GRID RTX6000-8Q launched at $0. On MSRP, GRID RTX6000-8Q was 100+% cheaper ($350 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.9 (Arc Graphics 140T) vs Infinity (GRID RTX6000-8Q) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Arc Graphics 140T (2025 vs 2015).

FeatureArc Graphics 140TGRID RTX6000-8Q
MSRP
$350
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
12.9
Infinity
Codename
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GM204
Release
January 6 2025
August 30 2015
Ranking
#409
#505
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