GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB vs Radeon Pro Vega 16

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

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144%

#24

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

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143%

#28

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

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130%

#29

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

129%

#31

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

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100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

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98%

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UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

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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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Pro Vega 16
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro Vega 16 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

Radeon Pro Vega 16 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB and Radeon Pro Vega 16

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 Vega 16

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,809 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB scores 4,800 and the Radeon Pro Vega 16 reaches 4,809 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Raw compute: 2.215 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 2.437 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 1190 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Pro Vega 16
G3D Mark Score	4,800	4,809
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 5.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768	1024+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.215 TFLOPS	2.437 TFLOPS+10%
Boost Clock	1442 MHz+21%	1190 MHz
ROPs	24	32+33%
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)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Pro Vega 16
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 Mobile 3 GB comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 16) — the Radeon Pro Vega 16 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Pro Vega 16
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	96-bit+50%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Pro Vega 16
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro Vega 16).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon Pro Vega 16
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	VCE 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 16's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.