GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design vs GeForce GTX 670

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 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank #15 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

123%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

111%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

111%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

101%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

100%

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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 670 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 with Max-Q Design.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 670
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 670 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.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 670 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design and GeForce GTX 670

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1152 MHz to 1417 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,310 points.

GeForce GTX 670

The GeForce GTX 670 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 10 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,361 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design scores 5,310 and the GeForce GTX 670 reaches 5,361 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 670 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 670). Raw compute: 2.177 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 670). Boost clocks: 1417 MHz vs 980 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 670
G3D Mark Score	5,310	5,361
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1344+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.177 TFLOPS	2.634 TFLOPS+21%
Boost Clock	1417 MHz+45%	980 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	48	112+133%
L1 Cache	288 KB+157%	112 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 670
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 670) — a 71.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 670. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 670) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 670
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	192 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 670
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3	N/A
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC (3rd Gen) (GeForce GTX 670). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs NVDEC (1st Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 670).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 670
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	NVENC (3rd Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	NVDEC (1st Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 670's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 670). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 82 C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 670
TDP	75W-56%	170W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-15%	82 C
Perf/Watt	70.8+125%	31.5