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.

GeForce GTX 1050 vs GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1050 vs GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel): Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1050

2016

Why buy it

✅9.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 45.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($110 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 60W instead of 75W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2016 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1050 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 45.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $110 MSRP).
❌25% higher power demand at 75W vs 60W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1050 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 9.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) instead at 5,040 vs 5,033, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1050 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1050 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1050 vs GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,040 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 scores 5,033 and the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) reaches 5,040 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Raw compute: 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 1.911 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1392 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	5,033	5,040
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.862 TFLOPS	1.911 TFLOPS+3%
Boost Clock	1392 MHz	1493 MHz+7%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	240 KB	240 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1050 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	112 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	NVDEC (3rd Gen)
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 draws 60W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)'s 75W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 65 C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
TDP	60W-20%	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	65 C-19%	80°C
Perf/Watt	83.9+25%	67.2

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) (2017 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
MSRP	$110	—
Codename	GP107	GP107B
Release	October 25 2016	January 3 2017
Ranking	#443	#471

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