GeForce GT 220 vs Arc 8-Core iGPU
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Arc 8-Core iGPU with GeForce GT 220, including specs and performance data.
Arc 8-Core iGPU outperforms GT 220 by a whopping 3149% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 301 | 1214 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Power efficiency | no data | 0.68 |
| Architecture | Xe LPG (2023) | Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) |
| GPU code name | Meteor Lake iGPU | GT216 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 14 December 2023 (1 year ago) | 12 October 2009 (15 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $79.99 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.
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 | 8 | 48 |
| Core clock speed | no data | 625 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2300 MHz | no data |
| Number of transistors | no data | 486 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 5 nm | 40 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | no data | 58 Watt |
| Maximum GPU temperature | no data | 105 °C |
| Texture fill rate | no data | 9.840 |
| Floating-point processing power | no data | 0.1277 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | no data | 8 |
| TMUs | no data | 16 |
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-E 2.0 |
| Interface | no data | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Length | no data | 168 mm |
| Height | no data | 4.376" (11.1 cm) |
| Width | no data | 1-slot |
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 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | no data | 1 GB |
| Memory bus width | no data | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | no data | 790 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | no data | 25.3 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
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 | VGADVIHDMI |
| Multi monitor support | no data | + |
| HDMI | - | + |
| Maximum VGA resolution | no data | 2048x1536 |
| Audio input for HDMI | no data | S/PDIF + HDA |
API compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12_2 | 11.1 (10_1) |
| Shader Model | no data | 4.1 |
| OpenGL | no data | 3.1 |
| OpenCL | no data | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | - | N/A |
| CUDA | - | + |
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 | 36
+71.4%
| 21
−71.4%
|
| 1440p | 20 | 0−1 |
| 4K | 15 | -0−1 |
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | no data | 3.81 |
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 26
+189%
|
9−10
−189%
|
| Elden Ring | 30 | 0−1 |
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 55−60
+5800%
|
1−2
−5800%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 23
+156%
|
9−10
−156%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 71
+1083%
|
6−7
−1083%
|
| Metro Exodus | 40
+3900%
|
1−2
−3900%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 40−45
+760%
|
5−6
−760%
|
| Valorant | 75−80
+3650%
|
2−3
−3650%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 55−60
+5800%
|
1−2
−5800%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 23
+156%
|
9−10
−156%
|
| Dota 2 | 25 | 0−1 |
| Elden Ring | 55−60
+5700%
|
1−2
−5700%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 34
+386%
|
7−8
−386%
|
| Fortnite | 95−100 | 0−1 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 59
+883%
|
6−7
−883%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 25 | 0−1 |
| Metro Exodus | 29 | 0−1 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 120−130
+1488%
|
8−9
−1488%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 40−45
+760%
|
5−6
−760%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 55−60
+1060%
|
5−6
−1060%
|
| Valorant | 75−80
+3650%
|
2−3
−3650%
|
| World of Tanks | 220−230
+1206%
|
16−18
−1206%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 55−60
+5800%
|
1−2
−5800%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 30−35
+267%
|
9−10
−267%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 60−65
+814%
|
7−8
−814%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 46
+667%
|
6−7
−667%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 120−130
+1488%
|
8−9
−1488%
|
| Valorant | 75−80
+3650%
|
2−3
−3650%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Dota 2 | 11 | 0−1 |
| Elden Ring | 30−33 | 0−1 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 11 | 0−1 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 160−170
+5467%
|
3−4
−5467%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| World of Tanks | 120−130
+12600%
|
1−2
−12600%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 35−40
+3700%
|
1−2
−3700%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 14−16
+66.7%
|
9−10
−66.7%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 45−50
+1100%
|
4−5
−1100%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 30 | 0−1 |
| Metro Exodus | 40−45
+4100%
|
1−2
−4100%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 24−27
+1150%
|
2−3
−1150%
|
| Valorant | 45−50
+840%
|
5−6
−840%
|
4K
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| Dota 2 | 9
−66.7%
|
14−16
+66.7%
|
| Elden Ring | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 9
−66.7%
|
14−16
+66.7%
|
| Metro Exodus | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 55−60
+5400%
|
1−2
−5400%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 9
−66.7%
|
14−16
+66.7%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry 5 | 24−27 | 0−1 |
| Fortnite | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 15 | 0−1 |
| Valorant | 21−24
+2100%
|
1−2
−2100%
|
Full HD
Low Preset
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
| Dota 2 | 14−16
+0%
|
14−16
+0%
|
This is how Arc 8-Core iGPU and GT 220 compete in popular games:
- Arc 8-Core iGPU is 71% faster in 1080p
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in World of Tanks, with 1440p resolution and the High Preset, the Arc 8-Core iGPU is 12600% faster.
- in Dota 2, with 4K resolution and the High Preset, the GT 220 is 67% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- Arc 8-Core iGPU is ahead in 23 tests (70%)
- GT 220 is ahead in 3 tests (9%)
- there's a draw in 7 tests (21%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 18.52 | 0.57 |
| Recency | 14 December 2023 | 12 October 2009 |
| Chip lithography | 5 nm | 40 nm |
Arc 8-Core iGPU has a 3149.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 14 years, and a 700% more advanced lithography process.
The Arc 8-Core iGPU is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GT 220 in performance tests.
Be aware that Arc 8-Core iGPU is a notebook card while GeForce GT 220 is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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