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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is positioned at rank 180 and the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is on rank 123, so the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) holds the technical lead. Priced at $65 (vs $150), it costs 57% less, resulting in a 137.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+137.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($65) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) and Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1493 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,800 points.
Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Terascale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,637 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) scores 5,800 and the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire reaches 5,637 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire uses Terascale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 1,920 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,800+3% | 5,637 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Terascale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1920+150% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 115.2 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) — a 2.9% advantage for the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit x2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s x2+3% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit x2+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 11_0 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1)+9% | 11_0 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs UVD 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (6th Gen) | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (3rd Gen) | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 77.3 | 112.7+46% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) costs 56.7% less ($85 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 89.2 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 37.6 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) offers 137.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) | Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-57% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 89.2+137% | 37.6 |
| Codename | GP107 | Blackcomb XT |
| Release | January 3 2017 | January 6 2011 |
| Ranking | #405 | #537 |
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