GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs GRID P40-3Q

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-3Q

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

91%

#326

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

12846%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

100%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

94%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

93%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

92%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

90%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

90%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

90%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

85%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

84%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

83%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

82%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

79%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P40-3Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% 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.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GRID P40-3Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $65 (vs $5,699), it costs 99% less, resulting in a 8374.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GRID P40-3Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+8374.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($65)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,699)

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 Benchmark Check

GRID P40-3Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GRID P40-3Q

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1291 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,350 points. Launch price was $139.

GRID P40-3Q

The GRID P40-3Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,570 points. Launch price was $469.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti scores 6,350 and the GRID P40-3Q reaches 6,570 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is built on Pascal while the GRID P40-3Q uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 1,536 (GRID P40-3Q). Raw compute: 2.138 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-3Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GRID P40-3Q
G3D Mark Score	6,350	6,570+3%
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1536+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.138 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS+7%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	48	128+167%
L1 Cache	288 KB+125%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GRID P40-3Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 0.5 MB (GRID P40-3Q) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GRID P40-3Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 12 (11_0) (GRID P40-3Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GRID P40-3Q
DirectX	12_1	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs Tesla NVENC x24 (GRID P40-3Q). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs Tesla NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-3Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GRID P40-3Q
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	Tesla NVENC x24
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	Tesla NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti draws 70W versus the GRID P40-3Q's 225W — a 105.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 350W (GRID P40-3Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 211mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GRID P40-3Q
TDP	70W-69%	225W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	211mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	90.7+211%	29.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti launched at $140 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the GRID P40-3Q launched at $5699 and now averages $5699. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti costs 98.9% less ($5634 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 97.7 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 1.2 (GRID P40-3Q) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti offers 8041.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).