
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design vs Radeon RX 6300

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. 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 Radeon RX 6300 is on rank 14, so the Radeon RX 6300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6300 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 Radeon RX 6300

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.

Radeon RX 6300
The Radeon RX 6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,319 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design scores 5,310 and the Radeon RX 6300 reaches 5,319 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 6300 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 768 (Radeon RX 6300). Raw compute: 2.177 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300). Boost clocks: 1417 MHz vs 2400 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,310 | 5,319 |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.177 TFLOPS | 3.686 TFLOPS+69% |
| Boost Clock | 1417 MHz | 2400 MHz+69% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 288 KB+13% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6300 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 64 GB/s (Radeon RX 6300) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 128-bit vs 32-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s+75% | 64 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+300% | 32-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_2 (Radeon RX 6300). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12_2 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6300). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs VCN 3.0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (6th Gen) | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (3rd Gen) | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 6300's 35W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 300W (Radeon RX 6300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 35W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 160mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 70.8 | 152.0+115% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6300 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | GP107 | Navi 24 |
| Release | January 3 2018 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #429 | #379 |
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