GeForce GTX 1050 3GB vs GeForce GTX 760 Ti

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.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 760 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce GTX 760 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+50%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $249 for the GeForce GTX 760 Ti, it costs 76% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 300.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce GTX 760 Ti
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+300.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($249)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 760 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB and GeForce GTX 760 Ti

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 760 Ti

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,307 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB scores 5,116 and the GeForce GTX 760 Ti reaches 5,307 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 760 Ti uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 2,880 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti). Raw compute: 2.332 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760 Ti). Boost clocks: 1518 MHz vs 928 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce GTX 760 Ti
G3D Mark Score	5,116	5,307+4%
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	2880+275%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.332 TFLOPS	5.345 TFLOPS+129%
Boost Clock	1518 MHz+64%	928 MHz
ROPs	24	48+100%
TMUs	48	240+400%
L1 Cache	288 KB+20%	240 KB
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1.5 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce GTX 760 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 760 Ti has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) — a 128.6% advantage for the GeForce GTX 760 Ti. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 760 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce GTX 760 Ti
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+50%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	84 GB/s	192 GB/s+129%
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1.5 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 11_0 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce GTX 760 Ti
DirectX	12 (12_1)+9%	11_0
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs NVENC 3rd Gen (GeForce GTX 760 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 3.0 vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce GTX 760 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	NVENC 3rd Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 3.0	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 760 Ti's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 760 Ti). Power connectors: None vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce GTX 760 Ti
TDP	75W-70%	250W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	2x 6-pin
Length	145mm	241mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	65	—
Perf/Watt	68.2+222%	21.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce GTX 760 Ti launched at $249 and now averages $249. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB costs 75.9% less ($189 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.3 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 21.3 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers 300.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).