GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is dramatically faster than the Arc A310, leading by roughly 150% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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Price
€137
Performance
4%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+20% XMX Engines (96 vs 80)
+13% Boost Clock (2,000 MHz vs 1,777 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Price
€226
Performance
10%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+233% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 768)
+233% RT Cores (20 vs 6)
+100% Memory Bus (128-bit vs 64-bit)

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.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc A310 starts at $137 EUR against $226 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 52%.

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 all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Arc A310 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than the Arc A310?

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is dramatically faster, roughly 150% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A310 or the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

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.

Is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB worth the extra $89 EUR over the Arc A310?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 6GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A310GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
ArchitectureAlchemistAmpere
Process NodeTSMC N6Samsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)7682,560
Ray Tracing Cores620
Tensor / AI Cores9680

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A310GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Base Clock2,000 MHz1,552 MHz
Boost Clock2,000 MHz1,777 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A310GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
VRAM Capacity4 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus64-bit128-bit
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth124 GB/s224 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A310GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP30 W130 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2022Jan 2022