GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The Intel Arc A570M is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, leading by roughly 27% in our performance index.
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Intel Arc A570M vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Intel Arc A570M vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The Intel Arc A570M is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Intel Arc A570M is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The Intel Arc A570M draws just 95W 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. Its more modern Alchemist architecture on a TSMC N6 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Intel Arc A570M 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 A570M?
The Intel Arc A570M is the faster card by about 27%. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Intel Arc A570M |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Alchemist |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Shading Units) | 2,560✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20✓ | 16 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 256✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Intel Arc A570M |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz✓ | 1,300 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,050 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Intel Arc A570M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 224 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Intel Arc A570M |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 130 W | 95 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Aug 2023 |