GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) vs Quadro

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

2017Core: 1354 MHzBoost: 1493 MHz
GTX family
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NVIDIA

Quadro

1999Core: 135 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) vs Quadro 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 Quadro 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 Quadro: 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

  • 58.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 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 5.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).

Quadro

1999

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Quadro is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 1999 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 58.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.8% in PassMark G3D (5,040 vs 5,000), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) vs Quadro 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

Quadro

The Quadro is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 1999. It features the Celsius architecture. The core clock speed is 135 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 220 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) scores 5,040 and the Quadro reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Quadro uses Celsius, both on 14 nm vs 220 nm.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Quadro
G3D Mark Score
5,040
5,000
Architecture
Pascal
Celsius
Process Node
14 nm
220 nm
ROPs
16+300%
4
TMUs
40+900%
4

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Quadro
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) and 64-bit on the Quadro.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Quadro
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Quadro
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs None (Quadro). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs MPEG-2 Acceleration. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2 (Quadro).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Quadro
Encoder
NVENC (6th Gen)
None
Decoder
NVDEC (3rd Gen)
MPEG-2 Acceleration
Codecs
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9
MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) draws 75W versus the Quadro's 75W — a 0% difference. The Quadro is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 350W (Quadro). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Quadro
TDP
75W
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
67.2
66.7
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) (2017 vs 1999).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Quadro
MSRP
$1000
Codename
GP107B
NV10
Release
January 3 2017
1999
Ranking
#471
#900

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