FirePro W9000 vs Arc Graphics 130T

FirePro W9000

2012Core: 975 MHz

Arc Graphics 130T

2025

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W9000

274

6,157

0.0%

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

6,208

+0.8%

Arc 8-Core iGPU

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro W9000 is positioned at rank 317 and the Arc Graphics 130T is on rank 239, so the Arc Graphics 130T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W9000

#302

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9593%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

100%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

99%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

99%

#320

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

99%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

98%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

96%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

92%

#324

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

92%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

90%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

90%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

89%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

89%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

86%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

84%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Arc Graphics 130T

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

96%

#229

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

525%

#231

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

476%

#232

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

474%

#236

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

431%

#237

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

428%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

100%

#240

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

98%

#252

GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

93%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

91%

#254

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Arc Graphics 130T is significantly newer (2025 vs 2012). 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 FirePro W9000 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 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W9000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro W9000	Arc Graphics 130T
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Xe+ (2025) (Standard Node)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (279mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W9000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $250 for the Arc Graphics 130T, it costs 40% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 65.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W9000	Arc Graphics 130T
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+65.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($150)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)

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.

FirePro W9000 Benchmark Check

Arc Graphics 130T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W9000 and Arc Graphics 130T

FirePro W9000

The FirePro W9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 14 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,157 points. Launch price was $3,999.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W9000 scores 6,157 and the Arc Graphics 130T reaches 6,208 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W9000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Arc Graphics 130T uses Xe+. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro W9000) vs 7 (Arc Graphics 130T).

Feature	FirePro W9000	Arc Graphics 130T
G3D Mark Score	6,157	6,208
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Xe+
Shading Units	2048+29157%	7

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W9000	Arc Graphics 130T
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	XeSS
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W9000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Arc Graphics 130T has 0 MB. The FirePro W9000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	FirePro W9000	Arc Graphics 130T
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W9000) vs 12.2 (Arc Graphics 130T). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro W9000	Arc Graphics 130T
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+100%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W9000) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc Graphics 130T). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W9000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc Graphics 130T).

Feature	FirePro W9000	Arc Graphics 130T
Encoder	VCE 1.0	Xe Media Engine
Decoder	UVD 3.2	Xe Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W9000 draws 274W versus the Arc Graphics 130T's 15W — a 179.2% difference. The Arc Graphics 130T is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W9000) vs 350W (Arc Graphics 130T). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 279mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 93°C vs 85°C.

Feature	FirePro W9000	Arc Graphics 130T
TDP	274W	15W-95%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	279mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	93°C	85°C-9%
Perf/Watt	22.5	413.9+1740%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W9000 launched at $3999 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Arc Graphics 130T launched at $300 and now averages $250. The FirePro W9000 costs 40% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.0 (FirePro W9000) vs 24.8 (Arc Graphics 130T) — the FirePro W9000 offers 65.3% better value. The Arc Graphics 130T is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2012).