Intel Arc Graphics 140T vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 83% better performance than the Arc Graphics 140T for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 22% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the Intel Arc Graphics 140T GPU
The Intel Arc Graphics 140T is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q1 2025. It is built on the Xe2-LPG GPU microarchitecture (codename Arrow Lake) and is manufactured on a 3 nm process.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Arc Graphics 140T includes 1,024 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 300 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,350 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 128 Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) optimized for AI workloads and 8 ray tracing units dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The Arc Graphics 140T has the 175th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 9.68% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2015 with a MSRP of $649. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM200) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 980 Ti has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,753 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 336.6 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GTX 980 Ti includes 2,816 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,000 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,076 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 176 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 980 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 980 Ti has the 118th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 17.77% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 23,057 score and $649 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 35.53. This is the 85th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Arc Graphics 140T | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Xe2-LPG | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Integrated | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2025 | Q2 2015 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $649 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
F1 24 | Arc Graphics 140T | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 80 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 72 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 57 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 19 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) | 20.4 | +7% |
| Arc Graphics 140T | 19 | |
| Radeon 780M | 12 | -37% |
| Radeon 860M | 11 | -42% |
| Radeon 740M | 2 | -89% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 83% better performance than the Arc Graphics 140T for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc Graphics 140T is ranked 175th with a score of 12,566, and the GeForce GTX 980 Ti is ranked 118th with a score of 23,057.
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 55% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
GeForce GTX 980 Ti's 35.53 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 24,652 | +96% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 23,362.5 | +86% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 23,057 | +83% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 22,954 | +83% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 22,891.5 | +82% |
| Radeon RX Vega M GH | 14,302 | +14% |
| Radeon 780M | 12,818.5 | +2% |
| Arc Graphics 140T | 12,566 | |
| Radeon 860M | 11,680 | -7% |
| Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL | 10,020 | -20% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 57.62 | +62% |
| Radeon VII | 54.19 | +53% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 53.89 | +52% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 48.85 | +38% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | +18% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 35.53 | |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | -10% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | -10% |
| TITAN X (Pascal) | 30.02 | -15% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 29.45 | -17% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Arc Graphics 140T | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 4,074 | 5,058 (+24.15%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 4,421 | 5,026 (+13.68%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 51,620 | 98,958 (+91.7%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 9,328 | 16,961 (+81.83%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 40,046 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 13,428 | 18,303 (+36.3%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 205 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | -- | 13,729 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | -- | 842 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Arc Graphics 140T | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Arrow Lake | GM200 |
| Architecture | Xe2-LPG | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Size | 3 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 17,800 million | 8,000 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Arc Graphics 140T | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | System Shared | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | System Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | 336.6 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | System Shared | 1,753 MHz |
| Memory Interface | System Shared | 384 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 3 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Arc Graphics 140T | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 W | 250 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Arc Graphics 140T | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 1,024 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 2,816 |
| Execution Units (EU) | 8 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 64 | 176 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 96 |
| Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) | 128 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Units (RTU) | 8 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 300 MHz | 1,000 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,350 MHz | 1,076 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Arc Graphics 140T | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 75.2 GPixel/s | 103.3 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 150.4 GTexel/s | 189.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 4.81 TFLOPS | 6.06 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1,203.2 GFLOPS | 189.4 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Arc Graphics 140T | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.