GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB vs Radeon R9 370

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

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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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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)

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Radeon RX 5500M

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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 uses modern memory architecture. 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 Radeon R9 370 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 370 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon R9 370
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 1050 Mobile 3 GB 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 R9 370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB and Radeon R9 370

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 370

The Radeon R9 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,722 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB scores 4,800 and the Radeon R9 370 reaches 4,722 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 370 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 370). Raw compute: 2.215 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 370). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 975 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon R9 370
G3D Mark Score	4,800+2%	4,722
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1280+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.215 TFLOPS	2.496 TFLOPS+13%
Boost Clock	1442 MHz+48%	975 MHz
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	48	80+67%
L1 Cache	288 KB	384 KB+33%
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon R9 370
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 R9 370 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 370 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 179 GB/s (Radeon R9 370) — a 113.1% advantage for the Radeon R9 370. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 512 KB (Radeon R9 370) — 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 370
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	84 GB/s	179 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 370). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon R9 370
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 370). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,MVC (Radeon R9 370).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon R9 370
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 370's 110W — a 37.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 450W (Radeon R9 370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon R9 370
TDP	75W-32%	110W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	221mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	64.0+49%	42.9