GeForce GTX 1050 vs GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
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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.
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1050 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $60 for the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 31.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($45) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 and GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
GeForce GTX 1050
The GeForce GTX 1050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,033 points. Launch price was $109.
GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1392 MHz to 1518 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,116 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1050 scores 5,033 and the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB reaches 5,116 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Raw compute: 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 2.332 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Boost clocks: 1392 MHz vs 1518 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,033 | 5,116+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 768+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.862 TFLOPS | 2.332 TFLOPS+25% |
| Boost Clock | 1392 MHz | 1518 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 40 | 48+20% |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 288 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1050 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1050. Bus width: 128-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) — the GeForce GTX 1050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s+33% | 84 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+33% | 96-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs NVDEC 3.0. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (6th Gen) | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (3rd Gen) | NVDEC 3.0 |
| Codecs | HEVC,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 draws 60W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB's 75W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 145mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 C vs 65.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W-20% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 300W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 145mm | 145mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 65 C | 65 |
| Perf/Watt | 83.9+23% | 68.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB launched at $129 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1050 costs 25% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.8 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 85.3 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) — the GeForce GTX 1050 offers 31.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $110-15% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-25% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 111.8+31% | 85.3 |
| Codename | GP107 | GP107 |
| Release | October 25 2016 | May 21 2018 |
| Ranking | #443 | #440 |
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