GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs Tesla M6

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 Tesla M6

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

99%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

98%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

96%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

94%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

89%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

87%

#173

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2371%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

100%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

98%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

98%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

97%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

94%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

93%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

89%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

88%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M6.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	Tesla M6
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 $84), it costs 23% less, resulting in a 31.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	Tesla M6
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+31.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($65)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($84)

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

Tesla M6 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and Tesla M6

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.

Tesla M6

The Tesla M6 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1180 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,225 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti scores 6,350 and the Tesla M6 reaches 6,225 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is built on Pascal while the Tesla M6 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 1,536 (Tesla M6). Raw compute: 2.138 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 3.625 TFLOPS (Tesla M6). Boost clocks: 1392 MHz vs 1180 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	Tesla M6
G3D Mark Score	6,350+2%	6,225
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1536+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.138 TFLOPS	3.625 TFLOPS+70%
Boost Clock	1392 MHz+18%	1180 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	48	96+100%
L1 Cache	288 KB	576 KB+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	Tesla M6
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 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 2 MB (Tesla M6) — the Tesla M6 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	Tesla M6
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 12 (Tesla M6). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	Tesla M6
DirectX	12_1	12
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M6). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	Tesla M6
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC 5th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti draws 70W versus the Tesla M6's 100W — a 35.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 350W (Tesla M6). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 211mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	Tesla M6
TDP	70W-30%	100W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	211mm	1mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Perf/Watt	90.7+46%	62.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti launched at $140 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the Tesla M6 launched at $1000 and now averages $84. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti costs 22.6% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 97.7 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 74.1 (Tesla M6) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti offers 31.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).