
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs RTX A500 Embedded GPU

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The RTX A500 Embedded GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A500 Embedded GPU.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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 and RTX A500 Embedded GPU

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.

RTX A500 Embedded GPU
The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 435 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,197 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti scores 6,350 and the RTX A500 Embedded GPU reaches 6,197 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is built on Pascal while the RTX A500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 2,048 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 2.138 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 5.468 TFLOPS (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1392 MHz vs 1335 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,350+2% | 6,197 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2048+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.138 TFLOPS | 5.468 TFLOPS+156% |
| Boost Clock | 1392 MHz+4% | 1335 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 64+33% |
| L1 Cache | 0.28 MB | 2 MB+614% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
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 2 MB (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) — the RTX A500 Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 12_2 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12_2 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs NVENC 7th Gen (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd Gen | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti draws 70W versus the RTX A500 Embedded GPU's 20W — a 111.1% difference. The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 350W (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 211mm vs 82mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 20W-71% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 211mm | 82mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 90.7 | 309.9+242% |
Value Analysis
The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $140 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65 | — |
| Codename | GP107 | GA107S |
| Release | October 25 2016 | March 30 2022 |
| Ranking | #381 | #389 |
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