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Arc Graphics 130V vs GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

CPUCPUGPUGPU
Intel

Arc Graphics 130V

2024Boost: 1850 MHz

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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

2025

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc Graphics 130V
Shared 15
4,510
+1.1%
brand logoArc 8-Core iGPU
brand logoArc A550M
brand logoArc A770
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
4 GB 50
4,463
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GT 1030
brand logoGeForce GTX 675MX
brand logoGeForce GTX 960A
brand logoGeForce GTX 570
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Arc Graphics 130V

2024

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 15W instead of 50W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Poor future-proofing: 2024-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
  • ✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 3nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • ✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 3nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • ❌233.3% higher power demand at 50W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Arc Graphics 130V better than GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)?
Yes. Arc Graphics 130V is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 4,510 vs 4,463 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Arc Graphics 130V is a 2024 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is a 2025 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2024 and more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Arc Graphics 130V can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $300 MSRP. Arc Graphics 130V is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Arc Graphics 130V is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $300 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) make more sense than Arc Graphics 130V?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Arc Graphics 130V. The trade-off is that Arc Graphics 130V currently gives you 1.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetArc Graphics 130VGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
1080p
low85 FPS78 FPS
medium74 FPS68 FPS
high54 FPS54 FPS
ultra35 FPS35 FPS
1440p
low69 FPS71 FPS
medium60 FPS61 FPS
high40 FPS43 FPS
ultra25 FPS28 FPS
4K
low26 FPS26 FPS
medium25 FPS24 FPS
high16 FPS16 FPS
ultra14 FPS14 FPS
Open Arc Graphics 130VOpen GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetArc Graphics 130VGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
1080p
low121 FPS91 FPS
medium85 FPS63 FPS
high58 FPS46 FPS
ultra39 FPS30 FPS
1440p
low80 FPS51 FPS
medium48 FPS30 FPS
high35 FPS21 FPS
ultra26 FPS15 FPS
4K
low38 FPS18 FPS
medium25 FPS11 FPS
high20 FPS9 FPS
ultra14 FPS7 FPS
Open Arc Graphics 130VOpen GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetArc Graphics 130VGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
1080p
low203 FPS201 FPS
medium162 FPS161 FPS
high135 FPS134 FPS
ultra101 FPS100 FPS
1440p
low152 FPS151 FPS
medium122 FPS121 FPS
high101 FPS100 FPS
ultra76 FPS75 FPS
4K
low101 FPS100 FPS
medium81 FPS80 FPS
high68 FPS67 FPS
ultra51 FPS50 FPS
Open Arc Graphics 130VOpen GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
Valorant

Valorant

PresetArc Graphics 130VGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
1080p
low141 FPS159 FPS
medium109 FPS131 FPS
high88 FPS116 FPS
ultra72 FPS93 FPS
1440p
low104 FPS116 FPS
medium81 FPS96 FPS
high64 FPS86 FPS
ultra51 FPS68 FPS
4K
low63 FPS66 FPS
medium49 FPS54 FPS
high40 FPS44 FPS
ultra30 FPS33 FPS
Open Arc Graphics 130VOpen GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc Graphics 130V and GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

Intel

Arc Graphics 130V

The Arc Graphics 130V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 24 2024. It features the Xe² architecture. The boost clock speed is 1850 MHz. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,510 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,463 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc Graphics 130V scores 4,510 and the GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) reaches 4,463 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc Graphics 130V is built on Xe² while the GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 3 nm process. Shader units: 7 (Arc Graphics 130V) vs 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)).

FeatureArc Graphics 130VGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score
4,510+1%
4,463
Architecture
Xe²
Blackwell 2.0
Process Node
3 nm
3 nm
Shading Units
7
3584+51100%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc Graphics 130V relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureArc Graphics 130VGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
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 130V comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

FeatureArc Graphics 130VGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
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 130V) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureArc Graphics 130VGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

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

FeatureArc Graphics 130VGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
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 (HEVC),VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc Graphics 130V draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)'s 50W — a 107.7% difference. The Arc Graphics 130V is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc Graphics 130V) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureArc Graphics 130VGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
TDP
15W-70%
50W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
—
Height
0mm
—
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
300.7+237%
89.3
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2024).

FeatureArc Graphics 130VGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP
$300
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Codename
Lunar Lake iGPU
GN22-X2
Release
September 24 2024
January 2 2025
Ranking
#463
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