GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design vs GeForce RTX 2060
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 165.8% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). 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 RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-165.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+165.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 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 with Max-Q Design and GeForce RTX 2060
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 RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design scores 5,310 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 165.8%. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 2.177 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1417 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,310 | 14,114+166% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1920+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.177 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+196% |
| Boost Clock | 1417 MHz | 1680 MHz+19% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 48 | 120+150% |
| L1 Cache | 0.28 MB | 1.9 MB+579% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 200% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 336 GB/s+200% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (6th Gen) | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (3rd Gen) | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 72.3% 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 RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 72.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-53% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 113mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-3% | 72 |
| Perf/Watt | 70.8 | 88.2+25% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $120 |
| Codename | GP107 | TU106 |
| Release | January 3 2018 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #429 | #168 |
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