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Arc Graphics 140V vs GeForce GTX 1050

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Intel

Arc Graphics 140V

2024Boost: 2050 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1050

2016Core: 1290 MHzBoost: 1392 MHz
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Arc Graphics 140V vs GeForce GTX 1050 Performance Spectrum

Arc Graphics 140V
Shared 15
5,168
+2.7%
brand logoArc 8-Core iGPU
brand logoArc Graphics 130V
brand logoArc 7-Cores iGPU
brand logoArc B570
GeForce GTX 1050
2 GB 60
5,033
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 770M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 485M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce GTX 780 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 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.

Arc Graphics 140V 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 Graphics 140V

2024

Why buy it

  • ✅GeForce GTX 1050 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Arc Graphics 140V is the less risky modern option long term.
  • ✅Draws 15W instead of 60W, a 45W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: Xe² (2024) on 3nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2024 hardware with Unknown of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌
    218.2% HIGHER MSRP
    $350 MSRPvs$110 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.8 vs 45.8 G3D/$ ($350 MSRP vs $110 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1050

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $240 less on MSRP ($110 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 209.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 45.8 vs 14.8 G3D/$ ($110 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

  • ❌2016 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌300% higher power demand at 60W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Arc Graphics 140V is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.7% in PassMark G3D (5,168 vs 5,033), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Arc Graphics 140V is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 3nm process instead of 14nm and a newer 2024 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 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $240 cheaper on MSRP at $110 vs $350, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 209.9% (45.8 vs 14.8), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1050 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p headroom, Arc Graphics 140V has the stronger long-term case.

Arc Graphics 140V vs GeForce GTX 1050 Technical Specifications

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

Intel

Arc Graphics 140V

The Arc Graphics 140V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 24 2024. It features the Xe² architecture. The boost clock speed is 2050 MHz. It has 8 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,168 points.

NVIDIA

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 Graphics 140V scores 5,168 and the GeForce GTX 1050 reaches 5,033 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc Graphics 140V is built on Xe² while the GeForce GTX 1050 uses Pascal, both on 3 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 8 (Arc Graphics 140V) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 1050). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1392 MHz.

FeatureArc Graphics 140VGeForce GTX 1050
G3D Mark Score
5,168+3%
5,033
Architecture
Xe²
Pascal
Process Node
3 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
8
640+7900%
Boost Clock
2050 MHz+47%
1392 MHz
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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 Graphics 140V leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureArc Graphics 140VGeForce 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 Graphics 140V has 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 1050 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 140V and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1050.

FeatureArc Graphics 140VGeForce GTX 1050
VRAM Capacity
Shared
2 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 140V) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureArc Graphics 140VGeForce GTX 1050
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc Graphics 140V) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc Graphics 140V) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050).

FeatureArc Graphics 140VGeForce GTX 1050
Encoder
Xe Media Engine
NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder
Xe Media Engine
NVDEC (3rd Gen)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266
HEVC,H.264,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc Graphics 140V draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 1050's 60W — a 120% difference. The Arc Graphics 140V is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc Graphics 140V) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1050). Power connectors: Integrated vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 65 C.

FeatureArc Graphics 140VGeForce GTX 1050
TDP
15W-75%
60W
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
Integrated
None
Length
0mm
145mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
65 C-24%
Perf/Watt
344.5+311%
83.9
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc Graphics 140V came in at $350, while the GeForce GTX 1050 launched at $110. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1050 was 68.6% cheaper ($240 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 14.8 (Arc Graphics 140V) vs 45.8 (GeForce GTX 1050) — the GeForce GTX 1050 offers 209.5% better value. The newer card here is Arc Graphics 140V (2024 vs 2016).

FeatureArc Graphics 140VGeForce GTX 1050
MSRP
$350
$110-69%
Performance per Dollar
14.8
45.8+209%
Codename
Lunar Lake iGPU
GP107
Release
September 24 2024
October 25 2016
Ranking
#434
#443
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