GeForce GTX 1050 3GB vs Radeon R9 M295X

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M295X

#263

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

632%

#265

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

573%

#266

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

572%

#270

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

520%

#271

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

516%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

100%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

99%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

99%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

98%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

98%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

96%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

96%

#286

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

95%

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Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Radeon R9 M295X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M295X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	Radeon R9 M295X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
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 $150 for the Radeon R9 M295X, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 148.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	Radeon R9 M295X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+148.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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

Radeon R9 M295X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB and Radeon R9 M295X

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.

Radeon R9 M295X

The Radeon R9 M295X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,150 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB scores 5,116 and the Radeon R9 M295X reaches 5,150 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 M295X uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X). Raw compute: 2.332 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	Radeon R9 M295X
G3D Mark Score	5,116	5,150
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	2048+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.332 TFLOPS	2.961 TFLOPS+27%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	48	128+167%
L1 Cache	288 KB	512 KB+78%
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	Radeon R9 M295X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M295X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M295X offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X) — a 109.5% advantage for the Radeon R9 M295X. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 512 KB (Radeon R9 M295X) — the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	Radeon R9 M295X
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	84 GB/s	176 GB/s+110%
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 12 (Radeon R9 M295X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	Radeon R9 M295X
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M295X). Decoder: NVDEC 3.0 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	Radeon R9 M295X
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3.0	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M295X's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 145mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	Radeon R9 M295X
TDP	75W-70%	250W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	145mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	65	—
Perf/Watt	68.2+231%	20.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.3 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 34.3 (Radeon R9 M295X) — the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers 148.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).