GeForce GTX 960 vs Arc Graphics 130T

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 960

100

6,133

0.0%

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 580

GeForce GTX 670

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

Arc Graphics 130T

15

6,208

+1.2%

Iris Pro Graphics P580

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

Iris Graphics 550

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

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 2015). 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 GeForce GTX 960 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 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 960 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 960	Arc Graphics 130T
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 960 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $250 for the Arc Graphics 130T, it costs 82% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 448.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 960	Arc Graphics 130T
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+448.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 960 and Arc Graphics 130T

GeForce GTX 960

The GeForce GTX 960 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 22 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1127 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,133 points. Launch price was $199.

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 GeForce GTX 960 scores 6,133 and the Arc Graphics 130T reaches 6,208 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 960 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Arc Graphics 130T uses Xe+. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 960) vs 7 (Arc Graphics 130T).

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	Arc Graphics 130T
G3D Mark Score	6,133	6,208+1%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Xe+
Shading Units	1024+14529%	7

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	Arc Graphics 130T
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	XeSS
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 960 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Arc Graphics 130T has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 960 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	Arc Graphics 130T
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 960) vs 12.2 (Arc Graphics 130T). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	Arc Graphics 130T
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce GTX 960) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc Graphics 130T). Decoder: NVDEC (2nd Gen) vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8 (GeForce GTX 960) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc Graphics 130T).

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	Arc Graphics 130T
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	Xe Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC (2nd Gen)	Xe Media Engine
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 960 draws 100W versus the Arc Graphics 130T's 15W — a 147.8% difference. The Arc Graphics 130T is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 960) vs 350W (Arc Graphics 130T). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	Arc Graphics 130T
TDP	100W	15W-85%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	Integrated
Length	241mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75 C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	61.3	413.9+575%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 960 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Arc Graphics 130T launched at $300 and now averages $250. The GeForce GTX 960 costs 82% less ($205 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 136.3 (GeForce GTX 960) vs 24.8 (Arc Graphics 130T) — the GeForce GTX 960 offers 449.6% better value. The Arc Graphics 130T is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).