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Arc A310 vs GeForce GTX 1630

Quick Verdict

The Arc A310 and GeForce GTX 1630 trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other.

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INTEL Arc
A310
Price
₹26,079
Performance
4/100✓
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Shading Units (768 vs 512)
+29% Bandwidth (124 GB/s vs 96 GB/s)
+12% Boost Clock (2,000 MHz vs 1,785 MHz)
₹26,079Sparkle Intel Arc A310 ECO, 4GB GDDR6, 50W TBP, Short Bracket is Included, Low-Profile, Single Fan, Single Slot, HDMI x1, Mini DisplayPort x2, SA310C-4G
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NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1630
Price
₹10,795✓
Performance
4/100✓
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

₹10,795ZOTAC Gaming GeForce GTX 1630 4GB Nvidia Graphic Card
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Arc A310 vs GeForce GTX 1630: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Arc A310 vs GeForce GTX 1630

The Arc A310 and GeForce GTX 1630 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.

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.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A310 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce GTX 1630 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 1630?

The Arc A310 is the faster card. 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 Arc A310 better than the GeForce GTX 1630?

They're very close on raw performance. Pick based on price, VRAM, and power draw rather than speed.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A310 or the GeForce GTX 1630?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Which should you buy: Arc A310 or GeForce GTX 1630?

The Arc A310 is the faster card. 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between Arc A310 and GeForce GTX 1630
SpecificationArc A310GeForce GTX 1630
ArchitectureAlchemistTuring
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)768✓512
Ray Tracing Cores6—
Tensor / AI Cores96—

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between Arc A310 and GeForce GTX 1630
SpecificationArc A310GeForce GTX 1630
Base Clock2,000 MHz✓1,740 MHz
Boost Clock2,000 MHz✓1,785 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between Arc A310 and GeForce GTX 1630
SpecificationArc A310GeForce GTX 1630
VRAM Capacity4 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus64-bit64-bit
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps✓12 Gbps
Bandwidth124 GB/s✓96 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between Arc A310 and GeForce GTX 1630
SpecificationArc A310GeForce GTX 1630
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP30 W✓75 W
Power ConnectorsNoneNone
ReleasedOct 2022Jun 2022

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