GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB vs RTXA5000-8Q

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 RTXA5000-8Q is on rank 295, so the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

144%

#24

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

143%

#28

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

130%

#29

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

129%

#31

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTXA5000-8Q

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

99%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

98%

#280

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7499%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

100%

#297

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

99%

#299

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

98%

#300

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

98%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

96%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

92%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

89%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

88%

#308

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

87%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

86%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTXA5000-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% 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	RTXA5000-8Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTXA5000-8Q 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

RTXA5000-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB and RTXA5000-8Q

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.

RTXA5000-8Q

The RTXA5000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,916 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB scores 4,800 and the RTXA5000-8Q reaches 4,916 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is built on Pascal while the RTXA5000-8Q uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 8,192 (RTXA5000-8Q). Raw compute: 2.215 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-8Q). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 1695 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	RTXA5000-8Q
G3D Mark Score	4,800	4,916+2%
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	768	8192+967%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.215 TFLOPS	27.77 TFLOPS+1154%
Boost Clock	1442 MHz	1695 MHz+18%
ROPs	24	96+300%
TMUs	48	256+433%
L1 Cache	0.28 MB	8 MB+2757%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	6 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	RTXA5000-8Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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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 6 MB (RTXA5000-8Q) — the RTXA5000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	RTXA5000-8Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	96-bit+50%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	6 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB draws 75W versus the RTXA5000-8Q's 230W — a 101.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 350W (RTXA5000-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.