GeForce GTX 1050 vs Arc Graphics 140V
GeForce GTX 1050
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Arc Graphics 140V
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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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Arc Graphics 140V
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc Graphics 140V is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The Arc Graphics 140V 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 Graphics 140V is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1050 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 | Arc Graphics 140V |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Xe² (2024) (3nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1050 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $300 for the Arc Graphics 140V, it costs 85% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 549.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 | Arc Graphics 140V |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+549.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($45) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 Graphics 140V
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 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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1050 scores 5,033 and the Arc Graphics 140V reaches 5,168 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 is built on Pascal while the Arc Graphics 140V uses Xe², both on 14 nm vs 3 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 8 (Arc Graphics 140V). Boost clocks: 1392 MHz vs 2050 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | Arc Graphics 140V |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,033 | 5,168+3% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Xe² |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 3 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+7900% | 8 |
| Boost Clock | 1392 MHz | 2050 MHz+47% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | Arc Graphics 140V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Graphics 140V has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1050 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | Arc Graphics 140V |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 12.2 (Arc Graphics 140V). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | Arc Graphics 140V |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc Graphics 140V). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc Graphics 140V).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | Arc Graphics 140V |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (6th Gen) | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC (3rd Gen) | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | HEVC,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 draws 60W versus the Arc Graphics 140V's 15W — a 120% difference. The Arc Graphics 140V is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 350W (Arc Graphics 140V). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | Arc Graphics 140V |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W | 15W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | 145mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65 C-24% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 83.9 | 344.5+311% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Arc Graphics 140V launched at $350 and now averages $300. The GeForce GTX 1050 costs 85% less ($255 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.8 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 17.2 (Arc Graphics 140V) — the GeForce GTX 1050 offers 550% better value. The Arc Graphics 140V is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | Arc Graphics 140V |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $110-69% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-85% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 111.8+550% | 17.2 |
| Codename | GP107 | Lunar Lake iGPU |
| Release | October 25 2016 | September 24 2024 |
| Ranking | #443 | #434 |
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