GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) vs Radeon R9 380

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 Ti (móvel) is positioned at rank #180 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 Ti (móvel)

#170

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

356%

#172

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

322%

#173

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

322%

#177

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

292%

#178

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

290%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

100%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

92%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% 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 Ti (móvel).

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)	Radeon R9 380
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 380 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 380 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $65), it costs 23% less, resulting in a 34.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)	Radeon R9 380
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+34.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 Ti (móvel) Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 380 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) and Radeon R9 380

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 R9 380

The Radeon R9 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) scores 5,800 and the Radeon R9 380 reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 380 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 380). Raw compute: 2.488 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 3.476 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 970 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)	Radeon R9 380
G3D Mark Score	5,800	6,000+3%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1792+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.488 TFLOPS	3.476 TFLOPS+40%
Boost Clock	1620 MHz+67%	970 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	48	112+133%
L1 Cache	288 KB	448 KB+56%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)	Radeon R9 380
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 182.4 GB/s (Radeon R9 380) — a 62.9% advantage for the Radeon R9 380. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 380) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)	Radeon R9 380
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	182.4 GB/s+63%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon R9 380).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)	Radeon R9 380
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	—
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	—
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 380's 220W — a 98.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)	Radeon R9 380
TDP	75W-66%	220W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	77.3+183%	27.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 380 costs 23.1% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 89.2 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 120.0 (Radeon R9 380) — the Radeon R9 380 offers 34.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).