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 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is significantly faster than the Intel Arc A370M, leading by roughly 38% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the cheaper option by $1,663 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Intel Arc A370M: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Intel Arc A370M
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is significantly faster, around 38% ahead of the Intel Arc A370M. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB starts at $192 EUR against $1,854 EUR for the Intel Arc A370M. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is trading below its $249 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The Intel Arc A370M draws just 50W versus 130W for the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Intel Arc A370M's 4GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Intel Arc A370M offers Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or Intel Arc A370M?
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the faster card by about 38%. 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 8GB better than the Intel Arc A370M?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the Intel Arc A370M?
Is the Intel Arc A370M worth the extra $1,663 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Alchemist |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Shading Units) | 2,560✓ | 1,024 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20✓ | 8 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 128✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz✓ | 1,550 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,050 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit✓ | 64-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s✓ | 112 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 130 W | 50 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Mar 2022 |