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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 vs Intel Arc A380

NVIDIA
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Intel
Performance
GeForce GTX 1050
8,5717% of 129,772
Arc A38062% better
13,89211% of 129,772

The Arc A380 has 62% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1050 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1050
78.6348% of 165.13
Arc A38019% better
93.2356% of 165.13

The Arc A380 has 19% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1050 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q4 2016 with a MSRP of $109. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP107) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1050 has 2 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 includes 640 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,354 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,455 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 40 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1050 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 has the 217th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.60% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 8,571 score and $109 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 78.63. This is the 47th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the Intel Arc A380 GPU

The Intel Arc A380 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2022 with a MSRP of $149. It is built on the Generation 12.7 GPU microarchitecture (codename DG2-128) and is manufactured on a 6 nm process.

Memory

The Arc A380 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,937 MHz memory clock and a 96 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 186 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 A380 includes 1,024 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,000 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,050 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 128 Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) optimized for AI workloads and 8 ray tracing units dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The Arc A380 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 display connections. Intel 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 Arc A380 has the 168th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 10.70% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 13,892 score and $149 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 93.23. This is the 33rd 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.

InfoGeForce GTX 1050Arc A380
ManufacturerNVIDIAIntel
ArchitecturePascalGeneration 12.7
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ4 2016Q2 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$109$149
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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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
FPS data for Black Myth: Wukong
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GeForce GTX 1050Arc A380
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
8 FPS
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High - 1080p
5 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 1050 orArc A380
GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce GTX 166022+340%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER15+200%
GeForce GTX 10505

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 1050 orArc A380
GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce GTX 16609.95-54%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER10.6-51%
GeForce GTX 105021.8

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1050
8,5717% of 129,772
Arc A38062% better
13,89211% of 129,772

The Arc A380 has 62% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1050 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1050 is ranked 217th with a score of 8,571, and the Arc A380 is ranked 168th with a score of 13,892.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1050
78.6348% of 165.13
Arc A38019% better
93.2356% of 165.13

The Arc A380 has 19% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1050 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1050 is ranked 47th with a performance per dollar of 78.63, and the Arc A380 is ranked 33rd with a performance per dollar of 93.23.

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 1050 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce GTX 97016,033+87%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti15,619+82%
Arc A38013,892+62%
GeForce GTX 165013,759+61%
Radeon R9 38012,191+42%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti9,453+10%
GeForce GTX 5909,166.5+7%
GeForce GTX 10508,571
Radeon R7 3708,518.5-1%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti8,415-2%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 1050 or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon RX 47098.46+25%
GeForce GTX 166096.18+22%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER95.98+22%
Arc A38093.23+19%
GeForce GTX 165092.34+17%
Radeon RX 59083.74+6%
GeForce GTX 105078.63
Radeon RX 48078.25-0%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti68.01-14%
Radeon R9 38061.26-22%

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
BenchmarkGeForce GTX 1050Arc A380
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,797
3,915
(+117.86%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
1,984
4,457
(+124.65%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
40,922
60,804
(+48.59%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
6,797
10,174
(+49.68%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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46,613
3DMark 11 Performance Score
8,817
15,095
(+71.2%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
132
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PassMark G3D Mark
5,030
6,255
(+24.35%)
PassMark G2D Mark
457
601
(+31.51%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
88.3
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Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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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.

SpecGeForce GTX 1050Arc A380
CodenameGP107DG2-128
ArchitecturePascalGeneration 12.7
Process Size14 nm6 nm
Transistors3,300 million7,200 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 1050Arc A380
Memory Size2 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth112.1 Gb/s186 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,752 MHz1,937 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit96 bit
L1 Cache48 KB--
L2 Cache1,024 KB4 MB

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.

SpecGeForce GTX 1050Arc A380
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)75 W75 W
Suggested PSU250 W250 W
Power Connectors--1x 8-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0

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.

SpecGeForce GTX 1050Arc A380
Shading Units--1,024
CUDA Cores640--
Execution Units (EU)--1,024
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)5--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)4064
Render Output Units (ROP)3232
Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX)--128
Ray Tracing Units (RTU)--8
Core Clock Speed1,354 MHz2,000 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,455 MHz2,050 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 1050Arc A380
Pixel Fill Rate46.56 GPixel/s65.6 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate58.2 GTexel/s131.2 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1.86 TFLOPS4.2 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance58.2 GFLOPS1,049.6 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 1050Arc A380
DirectX12 (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.6

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.