GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) vs Intel Arc Pro A30M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

2017Core: 1493 MHzBoost: 1620 MHz

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Intel

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 2000 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • 50% higher power demand at 75W vs 50W.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

  • More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • Draws 50W instead of 75W, a 25W reduction.
  • More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Intel Arc Pro A30M better than GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)?
Yes. Intel Arc Pro A30M is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 5,862 vs 5,800 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Intel Arc Pro A30M is a 2022 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is a 2017 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Intel Arc Pro A30M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2017, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 6nm process instead of 14nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Intel Arc Pro A30M can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. Intel Arc Pro A30M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Intel Arc Pro A30M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.1% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (50W vs 75W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.
Is GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Intel Arc Pro A30M is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low93 FPS101 FPS
medium83 FPS90 FPS
high70 FPS76 FPS
ultra58 FPS63 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS92 FPS
medium74 FPS78 FPS
high60 FPS65 FPS
ultra50 FPS54 FPS
4K
low39 FPS46 FPS
medium37 FPS43 FPS
high26 FPS31 FPS
ultra23 FPS27 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low127 FPS143 FPS
medium91 FPS105 FPS
high71 FPS74 FPS
ultra45 FPS49 FPS
1440p
low66 FPS92 FPS
medium48 FPS61 FPS
high32 FPS46 FPS
ultra22 FPS34 FPS
4K
low25 FPS42 FPS
medium17 FPS31 FPS
high13 FPS25 FPS
ultra9 FPS19 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low261 FPS264 FPS
medium209 FPS211 FPS
high174 FPS176 FPS
ultra130 FPS132 FPS
1440p
low196 FPS198 FPS
medium157 FPS158 FPS
high130 FPS132 FPS
ultra98 FPS99 FPS
4K
low130 FPS132 FPS
medium104 FPS106 FPS
high87 FPS86 FPS
ultra65 FPS60 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low261 FPS264 FPS
medium197 FPS211 FPS
high174 FPS176 FPS
ultra130 FPS132 FPS
1440p
low196 FPS198 FPS
medium156 FPS158 FPS
high130 FPS132 FPS
ultra98 FPS99 FPS
4K
low119 FPS100 FPS
medium82 FPS77 FPS
high72 FPS67 FPS
ultra57 FPS54 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) and Intel Arc Pro A30M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1493 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,800 points.

Intel

Intel Arc Pro A30M

The Intel Arc Pro A30M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 8 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,862 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) scores 5,800 and the Intel Arc Pro A30M reaches 5,862 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Intel Arc Pro A30M uses Generation 12.7, both on 14 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Raw compute: 2.488 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 2000 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)Intel Arc Pro A30M
G3D Mark Score
5,800
5,862+1%
Architecture
Pascal
Generation 12.7
Process Node
14 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
768
1024+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.488 TFLOPS
4.096 TFLOPS+65%
Boost Clock
1620 MHz
2000 MHz+23%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
48
64+33%
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Intel Arc Pro A30M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)Intel Arc Pro A30M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro A30M) — the Intel Arc Pro A30M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)Intel Arc Pro A30M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
112 GB/s
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) draws 75W versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 50W — a 40% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)Intel Arc Pro A30M
TDP
75W
50W-33%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
77.3
117.2+52%