
GeForce GTX 1050 3GB vs Radeon RX 5300M

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5300M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5300M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB | Radeon RX 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB and Radeon RX 5300M

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 RX 5300M
The Radeon RX 5300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1445 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,044 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB scores 5,116 and the Radeon RX 5300M reaches 5,044 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 5300M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300M). Raw compute: 2.332 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 4.069 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300M). Boost clocks: 1518 MHz vs 1445 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB | Radeon RX 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,116+1% | 5,044 |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1408+83% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.332 TFLOPS | 4.069 TFLOPS+74% |
| Boost Clock | 1518 MHz+5% | 1445 MHz |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 48 | 88+83% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1.5 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB | Radeon RX 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 3 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 168 GB/s (Radeon RX 5300M) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 5300M. Bus width: 96-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300M) — the Radeon RX 5300M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB | Radeon RX 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 84 GB/s | 168 GB/s+100% |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | 96-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1.5 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 5300M's 85W — a 12.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB | Radeon RX 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-12% | 85W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 68.2+15% | 59.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5300M is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB | Radeon RX 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | — |
| Codename | GP107 | Navi 14 |
| Release | May 21 2018 | November 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #440 | #442 |
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