GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) vs Radeon HD 7990

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

2017Core: 1493 MHzBoost: 1620 MHz
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AMD

Radeon HD 7990

2013Core: 950 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) vs Radeon HD 7990 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) vs Radeon HD 7990 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) vs Radeon HD 7990: 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 Ti (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

  • 33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).
  • Draws 75W instead of 375W, a 300W reduction.
  • More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 7990 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Radeon HD 7990

2013

Why buy it

  • 24.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2013 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 400% higher power demand at 375W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon HD 7990 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 24.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) instead at 5,800 vs 5,566, 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 Ti (móvel) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 3 GB of VRAM, a 14nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2013. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon HD 7990 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 7990 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) vs Radeon HD 7990 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon HD 7990

The Radeon HD 7990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,566 points. Launch price was $999.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) scores 5,800 and the Radeon HD 7990 reaches 5,566 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 7990 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7990). Raw compute: 2.488 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7990). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)Radeon HD 7990
G3D Mark Score
5,800+4%
5,566
Architecture
Pascal
GCN 1.0
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
768
2048 ×2+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.488 TFLOPS
4.096 TFLOPS ×2+65%
Boost Clock
1620 MHz+62%
1000 MHz
ROPs
32
32 ×2
TMUs
48
128 ×2+167%
L1 Cache
288 KB
512 KB+78%
L2 Cache
1 MB+33%
0.75 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 7990 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)Radeon HD 7990
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 Ti (móvel) has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7990 carries 3 GB. GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 288 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 7990) — a 2473.2% advantage for the Radeon HD 7990. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) and 384-bit x2 on the Radeon HD 7990. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7990) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)Radeon HD 7990
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+33%
3 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
112 GB/s
288 GB/s x2+157%
Bus Width
128-bit
384-bit x2+200%
L2 Cache
1 MB+33%
0.75 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7990). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)Radeon HD 7990
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (11_1)
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
5+25%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7990). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7990).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)Radeon HD 7990
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
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7990's 375W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 750W (Radeon HD 7990). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)Radeon HD 7990
TDP
75W-80%
375W
Recommended PSU
350W-53%
750W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
2x 8-pin
Length
305mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C-12%
85
Perf/Watt
77.3+422%
14.8
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) (2017 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)Radeon HD 7990
MSRP
$999
Codename
GP107
Malta
Release
January 3 2017
April 24 2013
Ranking
#405
#412

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