GeForce GTX 1050 3GB vs Radeon RX 7600
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 7600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 224.1% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (8 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 RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-224.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+224.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 $250 for the Radeon RX 7600, it costs 76% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 28.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+28.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 7600
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 7600
The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB scores 5,116 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 224.1%. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 2.332 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 1518 MHz vs 2655 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,116 | 16,581+224% |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2048+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.332 TFLOPS | 21.75 TFLOPS+833% |
| Boost Clock | 1518 MHz | 2655 MHz+75% |
| ROPs | 24 | 64+167% |
| TMUs | 48 | 128+167% |
| L1 Cache | 288 KB | 512 KB+78% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 242.9% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 8 GB+167% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 84 GB/s | 288 GB/s+243% |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | 128-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: NVDEC 3.0 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 75% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-55% | 165W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-45% | 550W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | 145mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 65-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 68.2 | 100.5+47% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 and now averages $250. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB costs 76% less ($190 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.3 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 66.3 (Radeon RX 7600) — the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers 28.7% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-52% | $269 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-76% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 85.3+29% | 66.3 |
| Codename | GP107 | Navi 33 |
| Release | May 21 2018 | May 24 2023 |
| Ranking | #440 | #118 |
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