Intel Arc A310 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
The Arc A310 has 26% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti has 41% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the Intel Arc A310 GPU
The Intel Arc A310 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2022. It is built on the Generation 12.7 GPU microarchitecture (codename DG2-128) and is manufactured on a 6 nm process.
Memory
The Arc A310 has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,937 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 124 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Arc A310 includes 768 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,750 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,750 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 96 Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) optimized for AI workloads and 6 ray tracing units dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The Arc A310 is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports mini-DisplayPort 2.0 display connections. Intel recommends a power supply of at least 200 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 30 W.
Benchmark Performance
The Arc A310 has the 182nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 9.18% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q4 2016 with a MSRP of $139. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP107) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 1050 Ti has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,752 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 112.1 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GTX 1050 Ti includes 768 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,291 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,392 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 48 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 1050 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 1050 Ti has the 208th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 7.28% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 9,453 score and $139 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 68.01. This is the 57th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2022 | Q4 2016 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $139 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Black Myth: Wukong | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 13 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc B580 | 54 | +315% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 30 | +131% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 22 | +69% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 13 | |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 8 | -38% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc B580 | 4.61 | -57% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 7.23 | -32% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 7.3 | -32% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 10.69 | |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 13.63 | +27% |
Benchmark Performance
The Arc A310 has 26% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A310 is ranked 182nd with a score of 11,915, and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is ranked 208th with a score of 9,453.
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti has 105% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti's 68.01 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A380 | 13,892 | +17% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 13,759 | +15% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 12,191 | +2% |
| Arc A310 | 11,915 | |
| Radeon R9 280X | 10,792 | -9% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 10,767.5 | -10% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 10,216.5 | -14% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 9,453 | -21% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 9,166.5 | -23% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 8,571 | -28% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A380 | 93.23 | +37% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 92.34 | +36% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 78.63 | +16% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 78.25 | +15% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 77.83 | +14% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 68.01 | |
| Radeon R9 380 | 61.26 | -10% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 59.84 | -12% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 58.2 | -14% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 57.17 | -16% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,269 (+41.61%) | 2,308.5 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 3,743 (+45.76%) | 2,568 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 53,244 (+4.53%) | 50,939 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 8,464 (+13.08%) | 7,485 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 13,031 (+37.45%) | 9,480.5 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 150.4 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 5,433 | 6,343 (+16.75%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 620 | 658 (+6.13%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | DG2-128 | GP107 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Pascal |
| Process Size | 6 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 7,200 million | 3,300 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 124 Gb/s | 112.1 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,937 MHz | 1,752 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 1,024 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 1 slot | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 30 W | 75 W |
| Suggested PSU | 200 W | 250 W |
| Outputs | mini-DisplayPort 2.0 | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 768 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 768 |
| Execution Units (EU) | 6 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 6 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 32 | 48 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 32 |
| Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) | 96 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Units (RTU) | 6 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,750 MHz | 1,291 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,750 MHz | 1,392 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 28 GPixel/s | 44.54 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 56 GTexel/s | 66.82 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.69 TFLOPS | 2.14 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 672 GFLOPS | 66.82 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.6 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.