GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) vs Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

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) vs Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU 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) vs Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU: 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)

2025

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 3nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 300W, a 250W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

2017

Why buy it

✅63.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌500% higher power demand at 300W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 63.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) instead at 4,463 vs 4,403, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, a 3nm process instead of 14nm, and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2017. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) vs Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU Technical Specifications

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

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.

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,403 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) scores 4,463 and the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU reaches 4,403 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU uses GCN 5.0, both on 3 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)) vs 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
G3D Mark Score	4,463+1%	4,403
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	3 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3584	4096 ×2+14%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
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) has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) and 64-bit on the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) draws 50W versus the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU's 300W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)) vs 350W (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.