GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design vs L2

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. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank 15 and the L2 is on rank 254, so the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

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

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

123%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

111%

#9

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

111%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

101%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

100%

#15

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar L2

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

98%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

95%

#239

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5411%

#254

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

100%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

100%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

100%

#258

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

98%

#259

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

98%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

97%

#261

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

97%

#262

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

97%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

94%

#265

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

92%

#266

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

92%

#267

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

92%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

91%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The L2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% 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	L2
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm)
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 L2 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

L2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design and L2

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.

L2

The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design scores 5,310 and the L2 reaches 5,467 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the L2 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 11,776 (L2). Raw compute: 2.177 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 59.35 TFLOPS (L2). Boost clocks: 1417 MHz vs 2520 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design	L2
G3D Mark Score	5,310	5,467+3%
Architecture	Pascal	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	14 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	768	11776+1433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.177 TFLOPS	59.35 TFLOPS+2626%
Boost Clock	1417 MHz	2520 MHz+78%
ROPs	32	128+300%
TMUs	48	368+667%
L1 Cache	0.28 MB	11.5 MB+4007%
L2 Cache	1 MB	96 MB+9500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design	L2
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 with Max-Q Design) vs 96 MB (L2) — the L2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design	L2
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	96 MB+9500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 12_2 (L2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design	L2
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_2
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L2). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L2).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design	L2
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design draws 75W versus the L2's 275W — a 114.3% 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 350W (L2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design	L2
TDP	75W-73%	275W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	70.8+256%	19.9