Intel Arc A310 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050: real performance and FPS — which is better? Full comparison
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the Intel Arc A310 and the GTX 1050 with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The GTX 1050 is ~18% faster than the Intel Arc A310 on average at 1080p. On top of that, the Intel Arc A310 is 9% cheaper (launch price).
Intel Arc A310
- Index (1080p)
- 10/100
- VRAM
- 4 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $99 · ≈ €91
- $/FPS (value)
- $9.00 · ≈ €8.28
- Upscaling
- XeSS
GTX 1050
- Index (1080p)
- 12/100
- VRAM
- 2 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $109 · ≈ €100
- $/FPS (value)
- $8.38 · ≈ €7.71
- Upscaling
- FSR
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | Intel Arc A310 | GTX 1050 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 11 | 13 | +18% |
| 1440p | 6 | 7 | +17% |
| 4K | 5 | 5 | = |
Which one for your resolution?
GTX 1050 (+18%)
GTX 1050 (+17%)
Tie
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the Intel Arc A310 and GTX 1050: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | Intel Arc A310 | GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| TDP | 30W | 75W |
| Tier | Entry-level | Entry-level |
| Score 1080p | 10 | 12 |
| Score 1440p | 6 | 8 |
| Score 4K | 2 | 3 |
| Price (MSRP) | $99 | $109 |
| Architecture | Alchemist | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 6nm | Samsung 14nm |
| Shading Units (CUDA/Stream) | 768 | 640 |
| RT Cores | 6 | — |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 32 | 40 |
| ROPs | 16 | 32 |
| Base Clock | 1750 MHz | 1354 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz | 1455 MHz |
| FP32 Performance (Teraflops) | 3.07 TFLOPS | 1.86 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Clock | 15500 MHz | 7000 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 124 GB/s | 112 GB/s |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Transistor Count | 7.2B | 3.3B |
| Release Date | 2022-10-12 | 2016-10-25 |
Power & efficiency
TDP doesn't tell the whole story: here's how much each GPU delivers per watt it draws.
Intel Arc A310
- TDP
- 30W
- FPS/W
- 0.37
GTX 1050
- TDP
- 75W
- FPS/W
- 0.17
The Intel Arc A310 is more efficient: it draws 45W less and delivers more per watt, though the GTX 1050 is still the faster card overall.
What FPS do these GPUs get in your game?
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Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | Intel Arc A310 | GTX 1050 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 12 | 14 | GTX 1050 |
 | 11 | 13 | GTX 1050 |
 | 9 | 10 | GTX 1050 |
 | 9 | 11 | GTX 1050 |
 | 9 | 11 | GTX 1050 |
| 9 | 11 | GTX 1050 | |
 | 11 | 13 | GTX 1050 |
 | 12 | 14 | GTX 1050 |
 | 13 | 16 | GTX 1050 |
 | 10 | 12 | GTX 1050 |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 wins in 10 out of 10 games
At CheckFPS we measured both cards across 10 popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on a reference CPU. The GTX 1050 comes out ahead by around 18% more FPS on average, and that lead holds up as resolution climbs. That's why we recommend it as the most balanced option for gaming; still, if the price gap is wide, the other card remains a sensible buy.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the Intel Arc A310 with the GTX 1050.
Which is better, the Intel Arc A310 or the GTX 1050?
On average at 1080p, the GTX 1050 is 18% faster than the Intel Arc A310. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the Intel Arc A310 averages 5 FPS and the GTX 1050 5 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 18% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.
Intel Arc A310 vs 1050: what's the real difference?
In performance, the GTX 1050 beats the Intel Arc A310 by around 18% more FPS on average at 1080p — the gap shifts a bit by resolution, as shown in the table above. If you're torn between the Intel Arc A310 and the 1050 on price, the price and $/FPS section above can help you decide.
