GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) vs Tesla K8
GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Tesla K8 is on rank 208, so the Tesla K8 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 Tesla K8
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla K8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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) | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla K8 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 Tesla K8
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.
Tesla K8
The Tesla K8 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 16 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 693 MHz to 811 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,111 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) scores 5,040 and the Tesla K8 reaches 5,111 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Tesla K8 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 1,536 (Tesla K8). Raw compute: 1.911 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 2.491 TFLOPS (Tesla K8). Boost clocks: 1493 MHz vs 811 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,040 | 5,111+1% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1536+140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.911 TFLOPS | 2.491 TFLOPS+30% |
| Boost Clock | 1493 MHz+84% | 811 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 128+220% |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB+88% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 0.5 MB (Tesla K8) — the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) draws 75W versus the Tesla K8's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 350W (Tesla K8). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 67.2+32% | 51.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $100 |
| Codename | GP107B | GK104 |
| Release | January 3 2017 | September 16 2014 |
| Ranking | #471 | #515 |
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