GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is dramatically faster than the Arc A310, leading by roughly 150% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Arc A310: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Arc A310
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is dramatically faster, around 150% ahead of the Arc A310. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The Arc A310 draws just 30W versus 130W for the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Arc A310's 4GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A310 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: Arc A310 or GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the faster card by about 150%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than the Arc A310?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A310 or the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 768 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 6 | 20✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 96✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,552 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,777 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 128-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 124 GB/s | 224 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 130 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Jan 2022 |