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.

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB vs GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1050 3GB vs GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel): Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2018 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

✅3.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 39.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $129 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 1050 3GB instead at 5,116 vs 5,040, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2018 generation instead of 2017. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB vs GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1392 MHz to 1518 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,116 points.

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,040 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB scores 5,116 and the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) reaches 5,040 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.332 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 1.911 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1518 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	5,116+2%	5,040
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768+20%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.332 TFLOPS+22%	1.911 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1518 MHz+2%	1493 MHz
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	48+20%	40
L1 Cache	288 KB+20%	240 KB
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB has 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel). Memory bus width is 96-bit on the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel). L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	84 GB/s	112 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 3.0 vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 3.0	NVDEC (3rd Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)'s 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	65-19%	80°C
Perf/Watt	68.2+1%	67.2

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1050 3GB (2018 vs 2017).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
MSRP	$129	—
Codename	GP107	GP107B
Release	May 21 2018	January 3 2017
Ranking	#440	#471

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