GeForce GTX 1050 vs Arc A370M
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A370M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The Arc A370M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A370M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A370M 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 and Arc A370M
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.
Arc A370M
The Arc A370M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1550 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,115 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1050 scores 5,033 and the Arc A370M reaches 5,115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 is built on Pascal while the Arc A370M uses Generation 12.7, both on 14 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 1,024 (Arc A370M). Raw compute: 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 3.174 TFLOPS (Arc A370M). Boost clocks: 1392 MHz vs 1550 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,033 | 5,115+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1024+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.862 TFLOPS | 3.174 TFLOPS+70% |
| Boost Clock | 1392 MHz | 1550 MHz+11% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 0.23 MB | 1.5 MB+552% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GTX 1050 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A370M has 4 GB. The Arc A370M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 4 MB (Arc A370M) — the Arc A370M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 112 GB/s |
| 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) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A370M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A370M). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A370M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (6th Gen) | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC (3rd Gen) | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | HEVC,H.264,VP9 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 draws 60W versus the Arc A370M's 35W — a 52.6% difference. The Arc A370M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 350W (Arc A370M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 C vs 90.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W | 35W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65 C-28% | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 83.9 | 146.1+74% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A370M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $110 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | — |
| Codename | GP107 | DG2-128 |
| Release | October 25 2016 | March 30 2022 |
| Ranking | #443 | #439 |
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