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L2
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Arc A310
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The L2 is positioned at rank #254 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar L2
Performance Per Dollar Arc A310
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The L2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A310.
| Insight | L2 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Arc A310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $1,500 for the L2, it costs 93% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1392% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | L2 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1392%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 L2 and Arc A310
L2
The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.
Arc A310
The Arc A310 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,438 points.
Graphics Performance
The L2 scores 5,467 and the Arc A310 reaches 5,438 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The L2 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Arc A310 uses Generation 12.7, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 11,776 (L2) vs 768 (Arc A310). Raw compute: 59.35 TFLOPS (L2) vs 3.072 TFLOPS (Arc A310). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 92 RT cores (L2) vs 6 (Arc A310) with 368 Tensor cores vs 96.
| Feature | L2 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,467 | 5,438 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 11776+1433% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 59.35 TFLOPS+1832% | 3.072 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz+26% | 2000 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+700% | 16 |
| TMUs | 368+1050% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 11.5 MB+945% | 1.1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+2300% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 92+1433% | 6 |
| Tensor Cores | 368+283% | 96 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | L2 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (L2) vs 4 MB (Arc A310) — the L2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | L2 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+2300% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_2 (L2) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A310). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | L2 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12 Ultimate |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (L2) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A310). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (L2) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Arc A310).
| Feature | L2 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1 | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The L2 draws 275W versus the Arc A310's 75W — a 114.3% difference. The Arc A310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (L2) vs 300W (Arc A310). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 169mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | L2 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 75W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 168mm | 169mm |
| Height | 69mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 19.9 | 72.5+264% |
Value Analysis
The L2 launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the Arc A310 launched at $100 and now averages $100. The Arc A310 costs 93.3% less ($1400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.6 (L2) vs 54.4 (Arc A310) — the Arc A310 offers 1411.1% better value. The L2 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | L2 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2000 | $100-95% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1500 | $100-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.6 | 54.4+1411% |
| Codename | AD102 | DG2-128 |
| Release | November 16 2023 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #189 | #422 |
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