Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) vs Quadro P2000 Max-Q

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.

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

2023

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Xe LPG (2023) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 80W, a 65W reduction.
✅More future proof: Xe LPG (2023) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quadro P2000 Max-Q

2017

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌433.3% higher power demand at 80W vs 15W.

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

2023

Quadro P2000 Max-Q

2017

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Xe LPG (2023) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 80W, a 65W reduction.
✅More future proof: Xe LPG (2023) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌433.3% higher power demand at 80W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) better than Quadro P2000 Max-Q?

Yes. Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 5,500 vs 5,353 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) is a 2023 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Quadro P2000 Max-Q is a 2017 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2017 and a 5nm process instead of 14nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2.7% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (15W vs 80W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Quadro P2000 Max-Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P2000 Max-Q 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 an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) 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.

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) Benchmark Check

Quadro P2000 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
1080p
low	88 FPS	79 FPS
medium	76 FPS	69 FPS
high	56 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	70 FPS	71 FPS
medium	61 FPS	61 FPS
high	41 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	25 FPS
medium	25 FPS	23 FPS
high	16 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	14 FPS

Open Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)Open Quadro P2000 Max-Q

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
1080p
low	119 FPS	130 FPS
medium	93 FPS	99 FPS
high	72 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	86 FPS	86 FPS
medium	65 FPS	58 FPS
high	53 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	52 FPS	39 FPS
medium	39 FPS	29 FPS
high	31 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	17 FPS

Open Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)Open Quadro P2000 Max-Q

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
1080p
low	248 FPS	241 FPS
medium	198 FPS	193 FPS
high	165 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	120 FPS
1440p
low	186 FPS	181 FPS
medium	148 FPS	145 FPS
high	124 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	124 FPS	120 FPS
medium	99 FPS	96 FPS
high	81 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	55 FPS

Open Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)Open Quadro P2000 Max-Q

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
1080p
low	153 FPS	178 FPS
medium	119 FPS	143 FPS
high	96 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	112 FPS	127 FPS
medium	88 FPS	103 FPS
high	70 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	70 FPS
medium	52 FPS	57 FPS
high	42 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	34 FPS

Open Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)Open Quadro P2000 Max-Q

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) and Quadro P2000 Max-Q

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1950 MHz. It has 4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.

Quadro P2000 Max-Q

The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 5 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,353 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) scores 5,500 and the Quadro P2000 Max-Q reaches 5,353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) is built on Xe LPG while the Quadro P2000 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4 (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)) vs 768 (Quadro P2000 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1950 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

Feature	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	5,500+3%	5,353
Architecture	Xe LPG	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4	768+19100%
Boost Clock	1950 MHz+33%	1468 MHz

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Bus Width	System	128-bit

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) draws 15W versus the Quadro P2000 Max-Q's 80W — a 136.8% difference. The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)) vs 350W (Quadro P2000 Max-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.