Tesla K8 vs Arc A370M
Tesla K8
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Tesla K8 is positioned at rank 208 and the Arc A370M is on rank 211, so the Tesla K8 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K8
Performance Per Dollar Arc A370M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A370M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Arc A370M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla K8 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A370M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla K8.
| Insight | Tesla K8 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A370M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Tesla K8 and Arc A370M
Tesla K8
The Tesla K8 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 16 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 693 MHz to 811 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,111 points.
Arc A370M
The Arc A370M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1550 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,115 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K8 scores 5,111 and the Arc A370M reaches 5,115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K8 is built on Kepler while the Arc A370M uses Generation 12.7, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Tesla K8) vs 1,024 (Arc A370M). Raw compute: 2.491 TFLOPS (Tesla K8) vs 3.174 TFLOPS (Arc A370M). Boost clocks: 811 MHz vs 1550 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,111 | 5,115 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+50% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.491 TFLOPS | 3.174 TFLOPS+27% |
| Boost Clock | 811 MHz | 1550 MHz+91% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1.5 MB+1054% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 0.5 MB (Tesla K8) vs 4 MB (Arc A370M) — the Arc A370M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K8 draws 100W versus the Arc A370M's 35W — a 96.3% difference. The Arc A370M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K8) vs 350W (Arc A370M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 35W-65% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 51.1 | 146.1+186% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A370M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | DG2-128 |
| Release | September 16 2014 | March 30 2022 |
| Ranking | #515 | #439 |
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