GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB vs GeForce GTX 760

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. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is positioned at rank #31 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 Mobile 3 GB

#21

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

158%

#23

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

144%

#24

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

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143%

#28

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

130%

#29

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

129%

#31

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

87%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 760 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 760 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	GeForce GTX 760
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 760 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 Mobile 3 GB Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 760 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB and GeForce GTX 760

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 1 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1366 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.

GeForce GTX 760

The GeForce GTX 760 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,813 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB scores 4,800 and the GeForce GTX 760 reaches 4,813 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 760 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 1,152 (GeForce GTX 760). Raw compute: 2.215 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 2.378 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 1033 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	GeForce GTX 760
G3D Mark Score	4,800	4,813
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1152+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.215 TFLOPS	2.378 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock	1442 MHz+40%	1033 MHz
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	48	96+100%
L1 Cache	288 KB+200%	96 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	GeForce GTX 760
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 760 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 760 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760) — a 128.6% advantage for the GeForce GTX 760. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 760) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	GeForce GTX 760
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	84 GB/s	192 GB/s+129%
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 760). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	GeForce GTX 760
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+7%	4.3
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 760). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 760).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	GeForce GTX 760
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	NVENC 1st gen
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 760's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 760). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	GeForce GTX 760
TDP	75W-56%	170W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	64.0+126%	28.3