GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 1630

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

2017Core: 1354 MHzBoost: 1493 MHz
GTX family
·······
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1630

2022Core: 1740 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz
GTX family
·······

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 1630 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 1630 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 1630: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1630 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 33.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1630

2022

Why buy it

  • 10.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1630 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1630 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 10.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) instead at 5,040 vs 4,992, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1630 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 14nm and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2017. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1630 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 1630 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1630

The GeForce GTX 1630 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2022. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,992 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) scores 5,040 and the GeForce GTX 1630 reaches 4,992 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1630 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 1630). Raw compute: 1.911 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1630). Boost clocks: 1493 MHz vs 1785 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)GeForce GTX 1630
G3D Mark Score
5,040
4,992
Architecture
Pascal
Turing
Process Node
14 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
640+25%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.911 TFLOPS+5%
1.828 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1493 MHz
1785 MHz+20%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
40+25%
32
L1 Cache
240 KB
512 KB+113%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)GeForce GTX 1630
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 96 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1630) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel). Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) and 64-bit on the GeForce GTX 1630.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)GeForce GTX 1630
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
112 GB/s+17%
96 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 1630). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)GeForce GTX 1630
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1630). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1630).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)GeForce GTX 1630
Encoder
NVENC (6th Gen)
NVENC 6th gen
Decoder
NVDEC (3rd Gen)
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1630's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1630). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 60°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)GeForce GTX 1630
TDP
75W
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
145mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
60°C-25%
Perf/Watt
67.2
66.6
💰

Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1630 (2022 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)GeForce GTX 1630
MSRP
$150
Codename
GP107B
TU117
Release
January 3 2017
June 28 2022
Ranking
#471
#444

Affiliate Disclosure

ChipVERSUS is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through our links. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support our work in providing comprehensive PC building guides and tools.

Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.