GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design vs Arc A310
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
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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 GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank #15 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar Arc A310
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A310 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A310 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design and Arc A310
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1152 MHz to 1417 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,310 points.
Arc A310
The Arc A310 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,438 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design scores 5,310 and the Arc A310 reaches 5,438 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the Arc A310 uses Generation 12.7, both on 14 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 768 (Arc A310). Raw compute: 2.177 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 3.072 TFLOPS (Arc A310). Boost clocks: 1417 MHz vs 2000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,310 | 5,438+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.177 TFLOPS | 3.072 TFLOPS+41% |
| Boost Clock | 1417 MHz | 2000 MHz+41% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+50% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 0.28 MB | 1.1 MB+293% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 124 GB/s (Arc A310) — a 10.7% advantage for the Arc A310. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 4 MB (Arc A310) — the Arc A310 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 124 GB/s+11% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A310). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A310). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Arc A310).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (6th Gen) | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC (3rd Gen) | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design draws 75W versus the Arc A310's 75W — a 0% difference. The Arc A310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 300W (Arc A310). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 169mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 65°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 70.8 | 72.5+2% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A310 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $100 |
| Codename | GP107 | DG2-128 |
| Release | January 3 2018 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #429 | #422 |
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