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

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

2020Core: 1350 MHzBoost: 1485 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 (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

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.
  • 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 GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) better than Intel Arc Pro A30M?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 5,918 vs 5,862 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.
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 2020, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 6nm process instead of 12nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.0% higher G3D Mark. Intel Arc Pro A30M is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Intel Arc Pro A30M make more sense than GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)?
Yes. Intel Arc Pro A30M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile). The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) currently gives you 1.0% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

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 (Mobile)Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low90 FPS101 FPS
medium80 FPS90 FPS
high67 FPS76 FPS
ultra55 FPS63 FPS
1440p
low83 FPS92 FPS
medium71 FPS78 FPS
high56 FPS65 FPS
ultra46 FPS54 FPS
4K
low39 FPS46 FPS
medium36 FPS43 FPS
high25 FPS31 FPS
ultra22 FPS27 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low144 FPS143 FPS
medium122 FPS105 FPS
high103 FPS74 FPS
ultra72 FPS49 FPS
1440p
low85 FPS92 FPS
medium67 FPS61 FPS
high52 FPS46 FPS
ultra38 FPS34 FPS
4K
low37 FPS42 FPS
medium28 FPS31 FPS
high22 FPS25 FPS
ultra17 FPS19 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low266 FPS264 FPS
medium213 FPS211 FPS
high178 FPS176 FPS
ultra133 FPS132 FPS
1440p
low200 FPS198 FPS
medium160 FPS158 FPS
high133 FPS132 FPS
ultra100 FPS99 FPS
4K
low133 FPS132 FPS
medium107 FPS106 FPS
high89 FPS86 FPS
ultra67 FPS60 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low256 FPS264 FPS
medium205 FPS211 FPS
high176 FPS176 FPS
ultra133 FPS132 FPS
1440p
low196 FPS198 FPS
medium155 FPS158 FPS
high127 FPS132 FPS
ultra100 FPS99 FPS
4K
low96 FPS100 FPS
medium73 FPS77 FPS
high64 FPS67 FPS
ultra50 FPS54 FPS

Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,918 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 (Mobile) scores 5,918 and the Intel Arc Pro A30M reaches 5,862 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is built on Turing while the Intel Arc Pro A30M uses Generation 12.7, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Raw compute: 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 2000 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)Intel Arc Pro A30M
G3D Mark Score
5,918
5,862
Architecture
Turing
Generation 12.7
Process Node
12 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
1024
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.041 TFLOPS
4.096 TFLOPS+35%
Boost Clock
1485 MHz
2000 MHz+35%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
64
64
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) 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 (Mobile)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 (Mobile)) 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 (Mobile)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 (Mobile) draws 50W versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 50W — a 0% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)Intel Arc Pro A30M
TDP
50W
50W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
118.4+1%
117.2