Arc A370M vs GeForce GTX 1050

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Arc A370M

2022Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1550 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1050

2016Core: 1290 MHzBoost: 1392 MHz

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Arc A370M vs GeForce GTX 1050 Performance Spectrum

Arc A370M

4 GB 35

5,115

+1.6%

5,033

0.0%

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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.

Arc A370M vs GeForce GTX 1050 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Arc A370M vs GeForce GTX 1050: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Arc A370M

2022

Why buy it

✅34.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 35W instead of 60W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 45.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $110 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1050

2016

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 45.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($110 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Arc A370M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2016 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌71.4% higher power demand at 60W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Arc A370M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 34.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.6% in PassMark G3D (5,115 vs 5,033), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Arc A370M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, a 6nm process instead of 14nm, 8 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2016. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1050 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1050 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Arc A370M has the stronger long-term case.

Arc A370M vs GeForce GTX 1050 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Arc A370M

The Arc A370M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1550 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,115 points.

GeForce GTX 1050

The GeForce GTX 1050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,033 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A370M scores 5,115 and the GeForce GTX 1050 reaches 5,033 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A370M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 1050 uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Arc A370M) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 1050). Raw compute: 3.174 TFLOPS (Arc A370M) vs 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050). Boost clocks: 1550 MHz vs 1392 MHz.

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce GTX 1050
G3D Mark Score	5,115+2%	5,033
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Pascal
Process Node	6 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1024+60%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.174 TFLOPS+70%	1.862 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1550 MHz+11%	1392 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64+60%	40
L1 Cache	1.5 MB+552%	0.23 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1050 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Arc A370M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce GTX 1050
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 A370M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 carries 2 GB. Arc A370M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Arc A370M and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1050. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A370M) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050) — the Arc A370M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce GTX 1050
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	112 GB/s
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A370M) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce GTX 1050
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A370M) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A370M) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050).

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce GTX 1050
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC (3rd Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A370M draws 35W versus the GeForce GTX 1050's 60W — a 52.6% difference. The Arc A370M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc A370M) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1050). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 65 C.

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce GTX 1050
TDP	35W-42%	60W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	0mm	145mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	90	65 C-28%
Perf/Watt	146.1+74%	83.9

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Arc A370M (2022 vs 2016).

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce GTX 1050
MSRP	—	$110
Codename	DG2-128	GP107
Release	March 30 2022	October 25 2016
Ranking	#439	#443

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