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Arc Graphics 130T vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

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Intel

Arc Graphics 130T

2025
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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

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Arc Graphics 130T vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Performance Spectrum

Arc Graphics 130T
Shared 15
6,208
0.0%
brand logoArc 8-Core iGPU
brand logoArc Graphics 130V
brand logoGraphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)
brand logoArc A770M
brand logoArc B580
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
4 GB 70
6,350
+2.3%
brand logoGeForce GTX 870M
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 760
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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 Graphics 130T vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti: 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 Graphics 130T

2025

Why buy it

  • ✅GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so Arc Graphics 130T is the less risky modern option long term.
  • ✅Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • ❌
    114.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $300 MSRPvs$140 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.7 vs 45.4 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $140 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $160 less on MSRP ($140 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 119.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 45.4 vs 20.7 G3D/$ ($140 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

  • ❌2016 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌366.7% higher power demand at 70W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.3% in PassMark G3D (6,350 vs 6,208), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Arc Graphics 130T is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2025 generation instead of 2016. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $160 cheaper on MSRP at $140 vs $300, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 119.2% (45.4 vs 20.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p headroom, Arc Graphics 130T has the stronger long-term case.

Arc Graphics 130T vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Technical Specifications

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

Intel

Arc Graphics 130T

The Arc Graphics 130T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the Xe+ architecture. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,208 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1291 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,350 points. Launch price was $139.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc Graphics 130T scores 6,208 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti reaches 6,350 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc Graphics 130T is built on Xe+ while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti uses Pascal. Shader units: 7 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti).

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce GTX 1050 Ti
G3D Mark Score
6,208
6,350+2%
Architecture
Xe+
Pascal
Shading Units
7
768+10871%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Arc Graphics 130T leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce GTX 1050 Ti
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 Graphics 130T has 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1050 Ti gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is System on the Arc Graphics 130T and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce GTX 1050 Ti
VRAM Capacity
Shared
4 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
112 GB/s
Bus Width
System
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 12_1 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce GTX 1050 Ti
DirectX
12.2+2%
12_1
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc Graphics 130T) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti).

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Encoder
Xe Media Engine
NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder
Xe Media Engine
NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266
H.264,H.265
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc Graphics 130T draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti's 70W — a 129.4% difference. The Arc Graphics 130T is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). Power connectors: Integrated vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 211mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce GTX 1050 Ti
TDP
15W-79%
70W
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
Integrated
None
Length
0mm
211mm
Height
0mm
—
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
—
Perf/Watt
413.9+356%
90.7
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc Graphics 130T came in at $300, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti launched at $140. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti was 53.3% cheaper ($160 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 20.7 (Arc Graphics 130T) vs 45.4 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti offers 119.3% better value. The newer card here is Arc Graphics 130T (2025 vs 2016).

FeatureArc Graphics 130TGeForce GTX 1050 Ti
MSRP
$300
$140-53%
Performance per Dollar
20.7
45.4+119%
Codename
—
GP107
Release
January 6 2025
October 25 2016
Ranking
#386
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