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

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. The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is positioned at rank #244 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

100%

#234

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

547%

#236

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

496%

#237

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

495%

#241

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

450%

#242

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

447%

#244

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#252

GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

95%

#254

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

95%

#257

GeForce GTX 770M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 1050 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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.

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) and GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
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 (móvel) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel). Bus width: 128-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) — the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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