GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q vs Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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 Max-Q is positioned at rank 76 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is on rank 206, so the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Max-Q

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

91%

#66

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

221%

#68

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

201%

#69

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

200%

#73

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

182%

#74

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

181%

#76

GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#78

Radeon HD 8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170

99%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

96%

#86

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

#196

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

415%

#198

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

376%

#199

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

375%

#203

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

341%

#204

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

339%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

98%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

93%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Vega (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q 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 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q and Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1190 MHz to 1328 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,925 points.

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q scores 3,925 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 reaches 3,922 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses Vega, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Boost clocks: 1328 MHz vs 1011 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
G3D Mark Score	3,925	3,922
Architecture	Pascal	Vega
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640	1280+100%
Boost Clock	1328 MHz+31%	1011 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112.1 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — a 59.9% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870. Bus width: 128-bit vs 1024-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	112.1 GB/s	179.2 GB/s+60%
Bus Width	128-bit	1024-bit+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 65W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.