Arc A370M vs GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

Arc A370M

2022Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1550 MHz

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

2018Core: 1392 MHzBoost: 1518 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A370M

5,115

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5,116

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GeForce MX350

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

GeForce GTX 570

GeForce MX550

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Arc A370M is positioned at rank #211 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Arc A370M

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

88%

#201

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

422%

#203

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

383%

#204

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

382%

#208

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

347%

#209

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

345%

#211

Arc A370M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

100%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

95%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

92%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

91%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A370M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Arc A370M	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Arc A370M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A370M and GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

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 3GB

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1392 MHz to 1518 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,116 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A370M scores 5,115 and the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB reaches 5,116 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A370M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Arc A370M) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Raw compute: 3.174 TFLOPS (Arc A370M) vs 2.332 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Boost clocks: 1550 MHz vs 1518 MHz.

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
G3D Mark Score	5,115	5,116
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Pascal
Process Node	6 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1024+33%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.174 TFLOPS+36%	2.332 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1550 MHz+2%	1518 MHz
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	64+33%	48
L1 Cache	1.5 MB+436%	0.28 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+433%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
Upscaling Tech	XeSS	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A370M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB has 3 GB. The Arc A370M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Arc A370M) vs 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) — a 33.3% advantage for the Arc A370M. Bus width: 64-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A370M) vs 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) — the Arc A370M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s+33%	84 GB/s
Bus Width	64-bit	96-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB+433%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
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 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 3.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A370M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB).

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC 3.0
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A370M draws 35W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB's 75W — a 72.7% difference. The Arc A370M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc A370M) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 65.

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
TDP	35W-53%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	0mm	145mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	90	65-28%
Perf/Watt	146.1+114%	68.2