GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB vs Radeon Pro 465

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

2019

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro 465: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro 465 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro 465 across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
❌114.3% higher power demand at 75W vs 35W.

Radeon Pro 465

2016

Why buy it

✅4.5% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 75W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

2019

Radeon Pro 465

2016

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro 465: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro 465 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅4.5% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 75W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro 465 across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
❌114.3% higher power demand at 75W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB better than Radeon Pro 465?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon Pro 465 averages 4.5% more FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 4,800 vs 4,538 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2016 and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 5.8% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro 465 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon Pro 465 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Pro 465 is 2016 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 4,538 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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

Radeon Pro 465 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Pro 465
1080p
low	43 FPS	36 FPS
medium	28 FPS	22 FPS
high	21 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	30 FPS	24 FPS
medium	19 FPS	14 FPS
high	11 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	15 FPS	9 FPS
medium	10 FPS	6 FPS
high	6 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Pro 465
1080p
low	78 FPS	73 FPS
medium	48 FPS	45 FPS
high	36 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	19 FPS
1440p
low	33 FPS	35 FPS
medium	23 FPS	23 FPS
high	15 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	10 FPS
medium	7 FPS	7 FPS
high	6 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	4 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Pro 465
1080p
low	216 FPS	204 FPS
medium	173 FPS	163 FPS
high	144 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	162 FPS	153 FPS
medium	130 FPS	123 FPS
high	108 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	102 FPS
medium	86 FPS	82 FPS
high	72 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	51 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Pro 465
1080p
low	216 FPS	138 FPS
medium	173 FPS	107 FPS
high	144 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	70 FPS
1440p
low	162 FPS	100 FPS
medium	130 FPS	79 FPS
high	108 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	95 FPS	59 FPS
medium	71 FPS	45 FPS
high	62 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	25 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB and Radeon Pro 465

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 Pro 465

The Radeon Pro 465 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,538 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB scores 4,800 versus the Radeon Pro 465's 4,538 — the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB leads by 5.8%. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro 465 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 465). Raw compute: 2.215 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 465). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 907 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Pro 465
G3D Mark Score	4,800+6%	4,538
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768	1024+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.215 TFLOPS+19%	1.858 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1442 MHz+59%	907 MHz
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	48	64+33%
L1 Cache	288 KB+13%	256 KB
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro 465 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Pro 465
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 96-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 465) — the Radeon Pro 465 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Pro 465
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	96-bit+50%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro 465's 35W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 465 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 465). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.