Arc Graphics 130T vs RTX A500 Embedded GPU

CPU

GPU

Arc Graphics 130T

2025

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RTX A500 Embedded GPU

2022Core: 435 MHzBoost: 1335 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc Graphics 130T

Shared 15

6,208

+0.2%

Arc 8-Core iGPU

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

Arc A770M

Arc B580

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

4 GB 20

6,197

0.0%

GeForce GTX 960A

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 760

GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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.

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.

Arc Graphics 130T

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 20.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 20W, a 5W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 20.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 20W vs 15W.

Arc Graphics 130T

2025

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 20.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 20W, a 5W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 20.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 20W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Arc Graphics 130T better than RTX A500 Embedded GPU?

Yes. Arc Graphics 130T is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 6,208 vs 6,197 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Arc Graphics 130T is a 2025 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while RTX A500 Embedded GPU is a 2022 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?

RTX A500 Embedded GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 8nm process instead of Unknown node. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Arc Graphics 130T can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $300 MSRP. Arc Graphics 130T is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Arc Graphics 130T is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $300 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.2% higher G3D Mark. RTX A500 Embedded GPU is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX A500 Embedded GPU make more sense than Arc Graphics 130T?

Yes. RTX A500 Embedded GPU is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Arc Graphics 130T. The trade-off is that Arc Graphics 130T currently gives you 0.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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.

Arc Graphics 130T Benchmark Check

RTX A500 Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc Graphics 130T	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	80 FPS	81 FPS
medium	70 FPS	70 FPS
high	50 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	66 FPS	71 FPS
medium	58 FPS	62 FPS
high	37 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	26 FPS
medium	23 FPS	24 FPS
high	14 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	14 FPS

Open Arc Graphics 130T Open RTX A500 Embedded GPU

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc Graphics 130T	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	121 FPS	115 FPS
medium	85 FPS	90 FPS
high	58 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	80 FPS	86 FPS
medium	48 FPS	64 FPS
high	35 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	38 FPS	51 FPS
medium	25 FPS	39 FPS
high	20 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	23 FPS

Open Arc Graphics 130T Open RTX A500 Embedded GPU

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc Graphics 130T	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	279 FPS	279 FPS
medium	223 FPS	223 FPS
high	176 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	210 FPS	209 FPS
medium	168 FPS	167 FPS
high	140 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	140 FPS	139 FPS
medium	112 FPS	112 FPS
high	78 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	70 FPS

Open Arc Graphics 130T Open RTX A500 Embedded GPU

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc Graphics 130T	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	139 FPS	156 FPS
medium	109 FPS	127 FPS
high	88 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	112 FPS
medium	81 FPS	93 FPS
high	64 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	66 FPS
medium	49 FPS	54 FPS
high	39 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	32 FPS

Open Arc Graphics 130T Open RTX A500 Embedded GPU

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc Graphics 130T and RTX A500 Embedded GPU

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.

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 435 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,197 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc Graphics 130T scores 6,208 and the RTX A500 Embedded GPU reaches 6,197 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc Graphics 130T is built on Xe+ while the RTX A500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere. Shader units: 7 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 2,048 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU).

Feature	Arc Graphics 130T	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	6,208	6,197
Architecture	Xe+	Ampere
Shading Units	7	2048+29157%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc Graphics 130T relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Arc Graphics 130T	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc Graphics 130T comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the RTX A500 Embedded GPU has 4 GB. The RTX A500 Embedded GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Arc Graphics 130T	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	Shared	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 12_2 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	Arc Graphics 130T	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
DirectX	12.2+2%	12_2
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc Graphics 130T) vs NVENC 7th Gen (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th Gen.

Feature	Arc Graphics 130T	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc Graphics 130T draws 15W versus the RTX A500 Embedded GPU's 20W — a 28.6% difference. The Arc Graphics 130T is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 350W (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 82mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.