Intel Arc A380 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti: real performance and FPS — which is better? Full comparison
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the Intel Arc A380 and the GTX 1050 Ti 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 Ti is ~7% faster than the Intel Arc A380 on average at 1080p.
Intel Arc A380
- Index (1080p)
- 14/100
- VRAM
- 6 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $139 · ≈ €128
- $/FPS (value)
- $9.27 · ≈ €8.53
- Upscaling
- XeSS
GTX 1050 Ti
- Index (1080p)
- 15/100
- VRAM
- 4 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $139 · ≈ €128
- $/FPS (value)
- $8.69 · ≈ €7.99
- 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 A380 | GTX 1050 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 15 | 16 | +7% |
| 1440p | 8 | 9 | +13% |
| 4K | 5 | 5 | = |
Which one for your resolution?
GTX 1050 Ti (+7%)
GTX 1050 Ti (+13%)
Tie
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the Intel Arc A380 and GTX 1050 Ti: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | Intel Arc A380 | GTX 1050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Tier | Entry-level | Entry-level |
| Score 1080p | 14 | 15 |
| Score 1440p | 9 | 10 |
| Score 4K | 4 | 5 |
| Price (MSRP) | $139 | $139 |
| Architecture | Alchemist | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 6nm | Samsung 14nm |
| Shading Units (CUDA/Stream) | 1024 | 768 |
| RT Cores | 8 | — |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 64 | 48 |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| Base Clock | 2000 MHz | 1290 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2450 MHz | 1392 MHz |
| FP32 Performance (Teraflops) | 4.2 TFLOPS | 2.14 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Clock | 15500 MHz | 7000 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 96-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 186 GB/s | 112 GB/s |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Transistor Count | 7.2B | 3.3B |
| Release Date | 2022-06-15 | 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 A380
- TDP
- 75W
- FPS/W
- 0.20
GTX 1050 Ti
- TDP
- 75W
- FPS/W
- 0.21
The GTX 1050 Ti is more efficient: it draws 0W less and delivers more per watt, though the GTX 1050 Ti 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 A380 | GTX 1050 Ti | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 16 | 17 | GTX 1050 Ti |
 | 15 | 16 | GTX 1050 Ti |
 | 12 | 13 | GTX 1050 Ti |
 | 13 | 14 | GTX 1050 Ti |
 | 13 | 14 | GTX 1050 Ti |
| 13 | 13 | Tie | |
 | 16 | 17 | GTX 1050 Ti |
 | 16 | 17 | GTX 1050 Ti |
 | 18 | 19 | GTX 1050 Ti |
 | 15 | 16 | GTX 1050 Ti |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti wins in 9 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 Ti comes out ahead by around 7% 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 A380 with the GTX 1050 Ti.
Which is better, the Intel Arc A380 or the GTX 1050 Ti?
On average at 1080p, the GTX 1050 Ti is 7% faster than the Intel Arc A380. 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 A380 averages 5 FPS and the GTX 1050 Ti 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 7% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.
Intel Arc A380 vs 1050 Ti: what's the real difference?
In performance, the GTX 1050 Ti beats the Intel Arc A380 by around 7% 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 A380 and the 1050 Ti on price, the price and $/FPS section above can help you decide.
