
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) vs Radeon RX 5500M

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
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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 (Mobile) is positioned at rank 28 and the Radeon RX 5500M is on rank 46, so the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5500M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 (Mobile).
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 5500M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) and Radeon RX 5500M

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,918 points.

Radeon RX 5500M
The Radeon RX 5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1375 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,954 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) scores 5,918 and the Radeon RX 5500M reaches 5,954 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5500M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500M). Raw compute: 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500M). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,918 | 5,954 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1408+38% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.041 TFLOPS | 4.632 TFLOPS+52% |
| Boost Clock | 1485 MHz | 1645 MHz+11% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 88+38% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 5500M) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 5500M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 5500M) — the Radeon RX 5500M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 224 GB/s+100% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 12 (Radeon RX 5500M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500M). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (6th Gen) | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (3rd Gen) | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 5500M's 85W — a 51.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5500M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-41% | 85W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 118.4+69% | 70.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $100 |
| Codename | TU116 | Navi 14 |
| Release | April 23 2020 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #324 | #400 |
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