Arc Graphics 140V vs GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

CPU

GPU

Arc Graphics 140V

2024Boost: 2050 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

2017Core: 1354 MHzBoost: 1493 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc Graphics 140V

Shared 15

5,168

+2.5%

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

4 GB 75

5,040

0.0%

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.

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 140V

2024

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($350 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel): it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W 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 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 14.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

Arc Graphics 140V

2024

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($350 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel): it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

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.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 14.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Arc Graphics 140V better than GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 5,168 vs 5,040 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Arc Graphics 140V is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (15W vs 75W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Arc Graphics 140V is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2017 and a 3nm process instead of 14nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Arc Graphics 140V can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $350 MSRP. Arc Graphics 140V is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Arc Graphics 140V is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $350 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2.5% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $350 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (15W vs 75W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Arc Graphics 140V is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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.

Arc Graphics 140V Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc Graphics 140V	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
1080p
low	85 FPS	58 FPS
medium	74 FPS	40 FPS
high	54 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	18 FPS
1440p
low	69 FPS	43 FPS
medium	60 FPS	26 FPS
high	40 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	10 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	17 FPS
medium	25 FPS	11 FPS
high	16 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	5 FPS

Open Arc Graphics 140V Open GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc Graphics 140V	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
1080p
low	121 FPS	94 FPS
medium	85 FPS	53 FPS
high	58 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	80 FPS	42 FPS
medium	48 FPS	28 FPS
high	35 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	38 FPS	12 FPS
medium	25 FPS	8 FPS
high	20 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	4 FPS

Open Arc Graphics 140V Open GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc Graphics 140V	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
1080p
low	233 FPS	227 FPS
medium	186 FPS	181 FPS
high	155 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	113 FPS
1440p
low	174 FPS	170 FPS
medium	140 FPS	136 FPS
high	116 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	113 FPS
medium	93 FPS	91 FPS
high	78 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	57 FPS

Open Arc Graphics 140V Open GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc Graphics 140V	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
1080p
low	141 FPS	227 FPS
medium	109 FPS	181 FPS
high	88 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	113 FPS
1440p
low	104 FPS	170 FPS
medium	81 FPS	136 FPS
high	64 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	113 FPS
medium	49 FPS	87 FPS
high	40 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	57 FPS

Open Arc Graphics 140V Open GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc Graphics 140V and GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

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.

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,040 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc Graphics 140V scores 5,168 and the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) reaches 5,040 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc Graphics 140V is built on Xe² while the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 3 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 8 (Arc Graphics 140V) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

Feature	Arc Graphics 140V	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	5,168+3%	5,040
Architecture	Xe²	Pascal
Process Node	3 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	8	640+7900%
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+37%	1493 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc Graphics 140V relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Arc Graphics 140V	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
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 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Arc Graphics 140V	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
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 140V) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

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

Feature	Arc Graphics 140V	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
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 140V draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)'s 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Arc Graphics 140V is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc Graphics 140V) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Arc Graphics 140V	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
TDP	15W-80%	75W
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	344.5+413%	67.2