GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
VS
Radeon HD 7870 XT

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) vs Radeon HD 7870 XT

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

2025

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 7870 XT

2012Core: 925 MHzBoost: 975 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
50
4,463
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GT 1030
brand logoGeForce GTX 675MX
brand logoGeForce GTX 960A
brand logoGeForce GTX 570
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Radeon HD 7870 XT
185
4,470
+0.2%
brand logoRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE
brand logoRadeon R7 260
brand logoRadeon Ryzen 5 6600H
brand logoRadeon RX Vega M GL / 870
brand logoRadeon R9 295X2
brand logoRadeon RX 6600S
brand logoRadeon RX 7600 XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6800

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is positioned at rank #13 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent 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)

#6
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
122%
#8
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
110%
#9
GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
110%
#13
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
100%
#14
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
99%
#18
Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
MSRP: $55|Avg: $55
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is significantly newer (2025 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7870 XT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7870 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)Radeon HD 7870 XT
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity
Blackwell (2024−2025) (3nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
—
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $270 for the Radeon HD 7870 XT, it costs 81% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 439.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)Radeon HD 7870 XT
Cost Efficiency
✅Better overall value (+439.2%)
❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
✅More affordable ($50)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($270)

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) Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7870 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low175 FPS
medium133 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra78 FPS
1440p
low109 FPS
medium78 FPS
high64 FPS
ultra44 FPS
4K
low29 FPS
medium23 FPS
high20 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low135 FPS
medium94 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low88 FPS
medium62 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra34 FPS
4K
low31 FPS
medium24 FPS
high20 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low143 FPS
medium99 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra33 FPS
1440p
low64 FPS
medium51 FPS
high28 FPS
ultra18 FPS
4K
low26 FPS
medium20 FPS
high12 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low183 FPS
medium133 FPS
high105 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low101 FPS
medium79 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra31 FPS
4K
low41 FPS
medium30 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra14 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low201 FPS
medium161 FPS
high134 FPS
ultra100 FPS
1440p
low151 FPS
medium121 FPS
high100 FPS
ultra75 FPS
4K
low100 FPS
medium80 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra50 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low201 FPS
medium161 FPS
high134 FPS
ultra101 FPS
1440p
low151 FPS
medium121 FPS
high101 FPS
ultra75 FPS
4K
low101 FPS
medium80 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra50 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low104 FPS
medium87 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra52 FPS
1440p
low76 FPS
medium64 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra37 FPS
4K
low50 FPS
medium41 FPS
high26 FPS
ultra20 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low190 FPS
medium158 FPS
high126 FPS
ultra80 FPS
1440p
low112 FPS
medium98 FPS
high76 FPS
ultra48 FPS
4K
low45 FPS
medium37 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) and Radeon HD 7870 XT

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,463 points.

AMD

Radeon HD 7870 XT

The Radeon HD 7870 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,470 points. Launch price was $270.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) scores 4,463 and the Radeon HD 7870 XT reaches 4,470 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7870 XT uses GCN 1.0, both on 3 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 7870 XT).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)Radeon HD 7870 XT
G3D Mark Score
4,463
4,470
Architecture
Blackwell 2.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
3 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
3584+133%
1536
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)Radeon HD 7870 XT
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
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7870 XT has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)) vs 192 GB/s (Radeon HD 7870 XT) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon HD 7870 XT. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)Radeon HD 7870 XT
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
112 GB/s
192 GB/s+71%
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)Radeon HD 7870 XT
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (11_1)
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7870 XT).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)Radeon HD 7870 XT
Encoder
NVENC (6th Gen)
VCE 1.0
Decoder
NVDEC (3rd Gen)
UVD 3.2
Codecs
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7870 XT's 185W — a 114.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)Radeon HD 7870 XT
TDP
50W-73%
185W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
2x 6-pin
Length
—
267mm
Height
—
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
80
Perf/Watt
89.3+269%
24.2
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) costs 81.5% less ($220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 89.3 (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)) vs 16.6 (Radeon HD 7870 XT) — the GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) offers 438% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)Radeon HD 7870 XT
MSRP
—
$270
Avg Price (30d)
$50-81%
$270
Performance per Dollar
89.3+438%
16.6
Codename
GN22-X2
Tahiti
Release
January 2 2025
November 19 2012
Ranking
#não classificado
#469