GPU Comparison
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The Arc A310 and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. But the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $14,768 INR for the performance you get.
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Arc A310 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Arc A310 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
The Arc A310 and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti currently lists from $8,989 INR, $14,768 INR less than the Arc A310 at $23,757 INR. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~164% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti still sits about $8,850 INR above its $139 INR MSRP. The Arc A310 still sits about $23,627 INR above its $130 INR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 30W against 75W, the Arc A310 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Alchemist architecture on a TSMC N6 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The Arc A310 is roughly 6 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Alchemist vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A310 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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 GTX 1050 Ti?
Choose the Arc A310 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti stretches your money further for near-identical performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Arc A310 better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A310 or the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?
Is the Arc A310 worth the extra $14,768 INR over the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | Samsung 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 768 | 768 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 6 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 96 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,290 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,392 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 128-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 124 GB/s✓ | 112 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 75 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Oct 2016 |