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GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
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Radeon R9 M395X
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is positioned at rank 244 and the Radeon R9 M395X is on rank 391, so the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M395X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M395X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel).
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) | Radeon R9 M395X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M395X 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 (móvel) and Radeon R9 M395X
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.
Radeon R9 M395X
The Radeon R9 M395X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,120 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) scores 5,040 and the Radeon R9 M395X reaches 5,120 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 M395X uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M395X). Raw compute: 1.911 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M395X).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) | Radeon R9 M395X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,040 | 5,120+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 2048+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.911 TFLOPS | 2.961 TFLOPS+55% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 128+220% |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 512 KB+113% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) | Radeon R9 M395X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 160 GB/s (Radeon R9 M395X) — a 42.9% advantage for the Radeon R9 M395X. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M395X) — the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) | Radeon R9 M395X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 160 GB/s+43% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M395X's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R9 M395X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) | Radeon R9 M395X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 67.2 | 68.3+2% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) | Radeon R9 M395X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GP107B | Amethyst |
| Release | January 3 2017 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #471 | #438 |
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