GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB vs Radeon 860M
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
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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 Mobile 3 GB is positioned at rank 31 and the Radeon 860M is on rank 339, so the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 860M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 860M is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Radeon 860M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 860M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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 Mobile 3 GB.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | Radeon 860M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 860M 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 Mobile 3 GB and Radeon 860M
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.
Radeon 860M
The Radeon 860M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Marchar 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 3000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,838 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB scores 4,800 and the Radeon 860M reaches 4,838 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is built on Pascal while the Radeon 860M uses RDNA 3.5, both on 14 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 512 (Radeon 860M). Raw compute: 2.215 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 3.072 TFLOPS (Radeon 860M). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 3000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | Radeon 860M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,800 | 4,838 |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+50% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.215 TFLOPS | 3.072 TFLOPS+39% |
| Boost Clock | 1442 MHz | 3000 MHz+108% |
| ROPs | 24+200% | 8 |
| TMUs | 48+50% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 288 KB+350% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | Radeon 860M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 96-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 1 MB (Radeon 860M) — the Radeon 860M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | Radeon 860M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 84 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB draws 75W versus the Radeon 860M's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 350W (Radeon 860M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | Radeon 860M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 64.0 | 322.5+404% |
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