GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for Arc A310 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 175% ahead of the Arc A310. The Arc A310 is the cheaper option by $658 USD.
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GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop vs Arc A310: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop vs Arc A310
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is dramatically faster, around 175% ahead of the Arc A310. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The Arc A310 currently lists from $140 USD, $658 USD less than the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop at $798 USD.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Arc A310 is the gentler choice at 30W versus 80W. The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 80W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A310 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop 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 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 175%. 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 Ti Laptop better than the Arc A310?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A310 or the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop worth the extra $658 USD over the Arc A310?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 768 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 6 | 20✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 96✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,222 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,485 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 128-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps✓ | 12 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 124 GB/s | 192 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 80 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Oct 2022 | May 2021 |