Intel Arc 130V Mobile vs Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data for these two integrated GPUs paints a clear picture: the Intel Arc 130V Mobile wins in every measurable performance category, while the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile wins only in clock speed and power efficiency. The Arc 130V is the dominant graphics processor, with substantially higher shading unit counts, texture mapping units, render output units, and ray tracing cores. The Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile counters with a higher boost clock of 2300 MHz versus 1850 MHz, and a lower TDP of 25 W versus 37 W.

The Arc 130V delivers a pixel rate of 51.80 GPixel/s, which is more than five times the 9.200 GPixel/s of the smaller part. Its texture rate of 103.6 GTexel/s dwarfs the 18.40 GTexel/s of the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile. In floating point compute, the Arc 130V reaches 3.315 TFLOPS for FP32, while the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile manages 588.8 GFLOPS. The FP16 numbers follow the same pattern: 6.630 TFLOPS (2:1) versus 1,177.6 GFLOPS (2:1). Every performance metric in the database favors the Arc 130V, and the margins are large enough that the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile cannot close the gap through its clock advantage.

The Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile does hold a distinct efficiency advantage. Its 25 W TDP is significantly lower than the 37 W TDP of the Arc 130V. For thermally constrained thin-and-light portable devices, that difference matters. The data indicates the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile is the more power-conscious option, while the Arc 130V is the performance-oriented option. Neither part has an average benchmark score recorded, and both sit at the 50th percentile among all GPUs in the database, so the quantitative win analysis relies entirely on the architectural specifications.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different chip families and different architectures. The Intel Arc 130V Mobile uses the Lunar Lake chip with the Xe2-LPG architecture, belonging to the Arc Graphics-M (Lunar Lake) generation. The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile uses the Wildcat Lake chip with the Xe3-LPG architecture, belonging to the Arc Graphics-M (Wildcat Lake) generation. Both are manufactured on a 3 nm process, but the foundries differ: TSMC produces the Arc 130V, while Intel produces the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile.

The core configuration differences are substantial. The Arc 130V packs 896 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, 28 render output units, and 7 ray tracing cores. The Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has 128 shading units, 8 texture mapping units, 4 render output units, and 1 ray tracing core. That is a 7x difference in shading units, a 7x difference in TMUs, a 7x difference in ROPs, and a 7x difference in ray tracing cores. The Arc 130V is a much wider design, which explains its overwhelming lead in fill rate and compute throughput.

The die size also differs. The Arc 130V has a die size of 172 mm², while the die size of the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile is listed as unknown. Transistor counts for both parts are listed as unknown. Base clocks are identical at 300 MHz for both GPUs. Boost clocks differ: 1850 MHz for the Arc 130V and 2300 MHz for the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile. The newer Xe3-LPG architecture in the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile reaches a higher boost frequency, but the architecture's smaller execution resource pool cannot compensate for the massive width disadvantage.

Both GPUs use system-shared memory, with system-dependent bandwidth. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Both are integrated graphics processors with IGP bus interfaces and portable-device-dependent display outputs. The Arc 130V lists no power connectors, while the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile explicitly lists "None" for power connectors. The Arc 130V has a TDP of 37 W, and the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has a TDP of 25 W. The release dates differ notably: the Arc 130V launched on 2024-09-23, while the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has a release date of 2026-04-15. Both share the predecessor designation HD Graphics-M, and neither has a listed successor.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion. The Intel Arc 130V Mobile is the superior graphics processor for performance-oriented workloads. Its 896 shading units, 56 TMUs, 28 ROPs, and 7 ray tracing cores give it a decisive advantage in pixel rate, texture rate, and compute throughput. The Arc 130V produces 51.80 GPixel/s, 103.6 GTexel/s, and 3.315 TFLOPS FP32, all far ahead of the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile's 9.200 GPixel/s, 18.40 GTexel/s, and 588.8 GFLOPS.

The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile is the more efficient alternative. Its 25 W TDP is 12 W lower than the Arc 130V's 37 W TDP, and its 2300 MHz boost clock is 450 MHz higher. The newer Xe3-LPG architecture and Intel foundry process give it a frequency edge, but the execution resource gap is too large. For portable devices where battery life and thermal headroom are the primary constraints, the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile fits. For any workload that stresses the GPU, the Arc 130V is the clear choice.

The Arc 130V also has a temporal advantage in the database, with an earlier release date of 2024-09-23 versus 2026-04-15. Both GPUs are listed as Active in production status. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded, and neither has an average benchmark score. The 50th percentile ranking for both parts against all GPUs means neither is positioned as a high-end part, but within this comparison, the Arc 130V is unambiguously the stronger performer.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The Intel Arc 130V Mobile has 896 shading units, while the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has 128 shading units.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile boosts to 2300 MHz, which is 450 MHz higher than the Intel Arc 130V Mobile's 1850 MHz boost clock.

Q: Which GPU has the lower TDP?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has a TDP of 25 W, lower than the Intel Arc 130V Mobile's 37 W TDP.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same graphics APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What are the ray tracing core counts?

A: The Intel Arc 130V Mobile has 7 ray tracing cores, while the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has 1 ray tracing core.

Q: When did each GPU launch?

A: The Intel Arc 130V Mobile launched on 2024-09-23, and the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has a release date of 2026-04-15.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains no direct head-to-head benchmark scores, so the comparison relies on the derived performance metrics in the database. The largest win for the Intel Arc 130V Mobile comes in pixel throughput. The Arc 130V delivers 51.80 GPixel/s, which is 42.60 GPixel/s higher than the 9.200 GPixel/s of the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile. That is a 5.63x advantage in pixel rate, reflecting the 28 ROPs versus 4 ROPs configuration.

Texture rate shows a similar pattern. The Arc 130V reaches 103.6 GTexel/s, compared to 18.40 GTexel/s for the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile. The 56 TMUs of the Arc 130V process textures at 5.63x the rate of the 8 TMUs in the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile. Compute throughput follows the same ratio. The Arc 130V produces 3.315 TFLOPS FP32, while the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile produces 588.8 GFLOPS. In FP16, the Arc 130V reaches 6.630 TFLOPS (2:1) versus 1,177.6 GFLOPS (2:1) for the smaller GPU.

The one win for the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile is clock speed. Its 2300 MHz boost clock exceeds the 1850 MHz boost clock of the Arc 130V by 450 MHz, a 24.3% frequency advantage. The base clock is identical at 300 MHz for both. This frequency edge does not translate into a throughput win because the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has only 128 shading units, 8 TMUs, and 4 ROPs. The Arc 130V compensates for its lower clock with 7x more execution resources across every unit type.

Power consumption is the other differentiator. The Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile operates at 25 W, which is 12 W less than the Arc 130V's 37 W. That represents a 32.4% reduction in TDP. For integrated graphics in portable devices, this efficiency gap is meaningful, but it comes with a proportional loss in raw performance. The database clearly separates the two parts: the Arc 130V is the high-throughput integrated GPU, and the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile is the low-power integrated GPU.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across several specification fields. The chip identifiers are Lunar Lake for the Intel Arc 130V Mobile and Wildcat Lake for the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile. The architectures are Xe2-LPG and Xe3-LPG respectively. The foundries are TSMC for the Arc 130V and Intel for the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile. The Arc 130V has a die size of 172 mm², while the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile lists an unknown die size. Both use a 3 nm process node, and both list unknown transistor counts.

Core counts differ dramatically. The Arc 130V has 896 shading units, 56 TMUs, 28 ROPs, and 7 ray tracing cores. The Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has 128 shading units, 8 TMUs, 4 ROPs, and 1 ray tracing core. Boost clocks differ: 1850 MHz for the Arc 130V and 2300 MHz for the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile. Base clocks are the same at 300 MHz. TDP values differ: 37 W for the Arc 130V and 25 W for the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile. The power connector listing is null for the Arc 130V and "None" for the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile.

Performance rates differ substantially. The Arc 130V records 51.80 GPixel/s pixel rate and 103.6 GTexel/s texture rate. The Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile records 9.200 GPixel/s and 18.40 GTexel/s. FP32 compute is 3.315 TFLOPS for the Arc 130V and 588.8 GFLOPS for the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile. FP16 compute is 6.630 TFLOPS (2:1) versus 1,177.6 GFLOPS (2:1). Release dates differ: 2024-09-23 for the Arc 130V and 2026-04-15 for the Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile. Both share the same predecessor, HD Graphics-M, and neither has a successor. Both are IGP slot width, use system-shared memory, and have portable-device-dependent display outputs.