GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB vs Radeon R9 270X

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GPU

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

2019Core: 1366 MHzBoost: 1442 MHz

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Radeon R9 270X

2013Boost: 1050 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB vs Radeon R9 270X Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

2 GB 75

4,800

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

Radeon R9 270X

4 GB 180

4,874

+1.5%

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.

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB vs Radeon R9 270X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB vs Radeon R9 270X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

2019

Why buy it

✅Radeon R9 270X is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 75W instead of 180W, a 105W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R9 270X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 24.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Radeon R9 270X

2013

Why buy it

✅29.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌140% higher power demand at 180W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon R9 270X is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 29.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.5% in PassMark G3D (4,874 vs 4,800), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon R9 270X makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R9 270X is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB vs Radeon R9 270X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 R9 270X

The Radeon R9 270X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,874 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB scores 4,800 and the Radeon R9 270X reaches 4,874 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 270X uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270X). Raw compute: 2.215 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 2.688 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270X). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon R9 270X
G3D Mark Score	4,800	4,874+2%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1280+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.215 TFLOPS	2.688 TFLOPS+21%
Boost Clock	1442 MHz+37%	1050 MHz
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	48	80+67%
L1 Cache	288 KB	320 KB+11%
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R9 270X leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon R9 270X
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)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 270X carries 4 GB. Radeon R9 270X gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R9 270X) — a 113.3% advantage for the Radeon R9 270X. Memory bus width is 96-bit on the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB and 256-bit on the Radeon R9 270X. L2 Cache: 768 KB (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 512 KB (Radeon R9 270X) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon R9 270X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	84 GB/s	179.2 GB/s+113%
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_1) (Radeon R9 270X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon R9 270X
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 1.0 (Radeon R9 270X). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 270X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon R9 270X
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 270X's 180W — a 82.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 500W (Radeon R9 270X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80 C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon R9 270X
TDP	75W-58%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	109mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80 C
Perf/Watt	64.0+136%	27.1

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB (2019 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon R9 270X
MSRP	—	$199
Codename	GP107	Curacao
Release	February 1 2019	October 8 2013
Ranking	#453	#448

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