GeForce GTX 950 vs Arc Graphics 130T
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Arc Graphics 130T with GeForce GTX 950, including specs and performance data.
Arc Graphics 130T outperforms GTX 950 by a significant 20% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 366 | 412 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 7.30 |
| Power efficiency | no data | 10.76 |
| Architecture | Xe+ (2025) | Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) |
| GPU code name | no data | GM206 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago) | 20 August 2015 (9 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $159 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the performance-to-price ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices for comparison.
Performance to price scatter graph
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 7 | 768 |
| Core clock speed | no data | 1024 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | no data | 1188 MHz |
| Number of transistors | no data | 2,940 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | no data | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | no data | 90 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | no data | 57.02 |
| Floating-point processing power | no data | 1.825 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | no data | 32 |
| TMUs | no data | 48 |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Bus support | no data | PCI Express 3.0 |
| Interface | no data | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Length | no data | 202 mm |
| Height | no data | 4.376" (11.1 cm) |
| Width | no data | 2-slot |
| Recommended system power (PSU) | no data | 350 Watt |
| Supplementary power connectors | no data | 1x 6-pin |
| SLI options | - | + |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | no data | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | no data | 2 GB |
| Memory bus width | no data | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | no data | 6.6 GB/s |
| Memory bandwidth | no data | 105.6 GB/s |
| Shared memory | + | - |
| Resizable BAR | + | - |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
| Display Connectors | no data | Dual Link DVI-I, HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Multi monitor support | no data | 4 displays |
| HDMI | - | + |
| HDCP | - | + |
| Maximum VGA resolution | no data | 2048x1536 |
| G-SYNC support | - | + |
| Audio input for HDMI | no data | Internal |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| GameStream | - | + |
| GeForce ShadowPlay | - | + |
| GPU Boost | no data | 2.0 |
| GameWorks | - | + |
API and SDK compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | no data | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | no data | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | no data | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | no data | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | - | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | - | + |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
3DMark 11 Performance GPU
3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280x720 resolution, are relatively taxing. Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy.
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics
Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU
Cloud Gate is an outdated DirectX 11 feature level 10 benchmark that was used for home PCs and basic notebooks. It displays a few scenes of some weird space teleportation device launching spaceships into unknown, using fixed resolution of 1280x720. Just like Ice Storm benchmark, it has been discontinued in January 2020 and replaced by 3DMark Night Raid.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 30
−73.3%
| 52
+73.3%
|
| 4K | 24−27
+9.1%
| 22
−9.1%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | no data | 3.06 |
| 4K | no data | 7.23 |
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 85−90
+20.5%
|
70−75
−20.5%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 30−35
+22.2%
|
27−30
−22.2%
|
| Sons of the Forest | 30−35
+28%
|
24−27
−28%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 65−70
+17.5%
|
55−60
−17.5%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 85−90
+20.5%
|
70−75
−20.5%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 30−35
+22.2%
|
27−30
−22.2%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 50−55
+21.4%
|
40−45
−21.4%
|
| Fortnite | 85−90
+16%
|
75−80
−16%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 65−70
+18.2%
|
55−60
−18.2%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 45−50
+22.5%
|
40−45
−22.5%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 55−60
+23.4%
|
45−50
−23.4%
|
| Sons of the Forest | 30−35
+28%
|
24−27
−28%
|
| Valorant | 120−130
+12.5%
|
110−120
−12.5%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 65−70
+17.5%
|
55−60
−17.5%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 85−90
+20.5%
|
70−75
−20.5%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 200−210
+13%
|
170−180
−13%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 30−35
+22.2%
|
27−30
−22.2%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 50−55
+21.4%
|
40−45
−21.4%
|
| Fortnite | 85−90
+16%
|
75−80
−16%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 65−70
+18.2%
|
55−60
−18.2%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 45−50
+22.5%
|
40−45
−22.5%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 17
−118%
|
37
+118%
|
| Metro Exodus | 30−35
+22.2%
|
27−30
−22.2%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 55−60
+23.4%
|
45−50
−23.4%
|
| Sons of the Forest | 30−35
+28%
|
24−27
−28%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 40−45
+10.5%
|
38
−10.5%
|
| Valorant | 120−130
+12.5%
|
110−120
−12.5%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 65−70
+17.5%
|
55−60
−17.5%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 30−35
+22.2%
|
27−30
−22.2%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 50−55
+21.4%
|
40−45
−21.4%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 65−70
+18.2%
|
55−60
−18.2%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 55−60
+23.4%
|
45−50
−23.4%
|
| Sons of the Forest | 30−35
+28%
|
24−27
−28%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 40−45
+100%
|
21
−100%
|
Full HD
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 85−90
+16%
|
75−80
−16%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 30−35
+24%
|
24−27
−24%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 110−120
+17.3%
|
95−100
−17.3%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 24−27
+25%
|
20−22
−25%
|
| Metro Exodus | 18−20
+18.8%
|
16−18
−18.8%
|
| Valorant | 150−160
+14.7%
|
130−140
−14.7%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 40−45
+22.2%
|
35−40
−22.2%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 14−16
+27.3%
|
10−12
−27.3%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 30−35
+21.4%
|
27−30
−21.4%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 35−40
+18.8%
|
30−35
−18.8%
|
| Sons of the Forest | 18−20
+26.7%
|
14−16
−26.7%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 21−24
+21.1%
|
18−20
−21.1%
|
1440p
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 35−40
+25%
|
27−30
−25%
|
4K
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 12−14
+50%
|
8−9
−50%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 27−30
+3.6%
|
28
−3.6%
|
| Metro Exodus | 12−14
+33.3%
|
9−10
−33.3%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 21−24
+69.2%
|
13
−69.2%
|
| Valorant | 85−90
+22.9%
|
70−75
−22.9%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 21−24
+27.8%
|
18−20
−27.8%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 6−7
+50%
|
4−5
−50%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 16−18
+21.4%
|
14−16
−21.4%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 27−30
+22.7%
|
21−24
−22.7%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 14−16
+25%
|
12−14
−25%
|
| Sons of the Forest | 10−12
+22.2%
|
9−10
−22.2%
|
4K
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 14−16
+15.4%
|
12−14
−15.4%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Dota 2 | 85−90
+0%
|
85−90
+0%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Dota 2 | 85−90
+0%
|
85−90
+0%
|
| Valorant | 110−120
+0%
|
110−120
+0%
|
1440p
High Preset
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 100−110
+0%
|
100−110
+0%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 8−9
+0%
|
8−9
+0%
|
| Dota 2 | 45−50
+0%
|
45−50
+0%
|
This is how Arc Graphics 130T and GTX 950 compete in popular games:
- GTX 950 is 73% faster in 1080p
- Arc Graphics 130T is 9% faster in 4K
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with 1080p resolution and the Ultra Preset, the Arc Graphics 130T is 100% faster.
- in Grand Theft Auto V, with 1080p resolution and the High Preset, the GTX 950 is 118% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- Arc Graphics 130T is ahead in 58 tests (89%)
- GTX 950 is ahead in 1 test (2%)
- there's a draw in 6 tests (9%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 14.86 | 12.39 |
| Recency | 6 January 2025 | 20 August 2015 |
Arc Graphics 130T has a 19.9% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 9 years.
The Arc Graphics 130T is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GTX 950 in performance tests.
Be aware that Arc Graphics 130T is a notebook graphics card while GeForce GTX 950 is a desktop one.
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