GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
VS
Radeon Pro Vega 20

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design vs Radeon Pro Vega 20

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

2018Core: 1152 MHzBoost: 1417 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 20

2018Core: 815 MHzBoost: 1283 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
75
5,310
+2.7%
brand logoGeForce GTX 675MX
brand logoGeForce GTX 870M
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 580
brand logoGeForce GTX 780 Ti
brand logoTitan X Pascal
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Radeon Pro Vega 20
100
5,169
0.0%
brand logoRadeon R7 260
brand logoRadeon HD8970M
brand logoRadeon HD 7800-serie
brand logoRadeon HD 7870
brand logoRadeon R9 Fury X
brand logoRadeon RX 6700M
brand logoRadeon 8060S
brand logoRadeon RX 6800

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 20.

InsightGeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro Vega 20
Performance
✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)
❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
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💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design 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

Radeon Pro Vega 20 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low157 FPS
medium113 FPS
high89 FPS
ultra64 FPS
1440p
low101 FPS
medium73 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra40 FPS
4K
low31 FPS
medium24 FPS
high20 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low132 FPS
medium95 FPS
high76 FPS
ultra55 FPS
1440p
low85 FPS
medium61 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low32 FPS
medium24 FPS
high20 FPS
ultra12 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low134 FPS
medium97 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra51 FPS
1440p
low71 FPS
medium55 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra24 FPS
4K
low27 FPS
medium19 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low233 FPS
medium185 FPS
high120 FPS
ultra65 FPS
1440p
low152 FPS
medium117 FPS
high78 FPS
ultra45 FPS
4K
low83 FPS
medium61 FPS
high41 FPS
ultra26 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low239 FPS
medium191 FPS
high159 FPS
ultra119 FPS
1440p
low179 FPS
medium143 FPS
high119 FPS
ultra90 FPS
4K
low84 FPS
medium77 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra50 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low233 FPS
medium186 FPS
high155 FPS
ultra116 FPS
1440p
low174 FPS
medium140 FPS
high116 FPS
ultra87 FPS
4K
low116 FPS
medium93 FPS
high78 FPS
ultra58 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low145 FPS
medium124 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra79 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS
medium120 FPS
high92 FPS
ultra67 FPS
4K
low69 FPS
medium58 FPS
high36 FPS
ultra26 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low175 FPS
medium136 FPS
high113 FPS
ultra71 FPS
1440p
low143 FPS
medium118 FPS
high91 FPS
ultra53 FPS
4K
low70 FPS
medium55 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra21 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design and Radeon Pro Vega 20

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 20

The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1283 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,169 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design scores 5,310 and the Radeon Pro Vega 20 reaches 5,169 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro Vega 20 uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Raw compute: 2.177 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 3.284 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Boost clocks: 1417 MHz vs 1283 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro Vega 20
G3D Mark Score
5,310+3%
5,169
Architecture
Pascal
GCN 5.0
Process Node
14 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
768
1280+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.177 TFLOPS
3.284 TFLOPS+51%
Boost Clock
1417 MHz+10%
1283 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
48
80+67%
L1 Cache
288 KB
320 KB+11%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro Vega 20
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 20 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro Vega 20
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro Vega 20
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (12_1)
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 VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon Pro Vega 20).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro Vega 20
Encoder
NVENC (6th Gen)
VCE 4.0
Decoder
NVDEC (3rd Gen)
UVD 7.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9
H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 20's 100W — a 28.6% 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 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q DesignRadeon Pro Vega 20
TDP
75W-25%
100W
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
—
0mm
Height
—
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
70°C-13%
80
Perf/Watt
70.8+37%
51.7