GeForce GTX 1050 vs GeForce GTX 1630
GeForce GTX 1050
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1630
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1630 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The GeForce GTX 1630 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 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1630 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| 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 $90 for the GeForce GTX 1630, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 101.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+101.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($45) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($90) |
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 1630
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 1630
The GeForce GTX 1630 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2022. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,992 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1050 scores 5,033 and the GeForce GTX 1630 reaches 4,992 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1630 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 1630). Raw compute: 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1630). Boost clocks: 1392 MHz vs 1785 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,033 | 4,992 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.862 TFLOPS+2% | 1.828 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1392 MHz | 1785 MHz+28% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 512 KB+113% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1630 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1630 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 96 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1630) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1050. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s+17% | 96 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 1630). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1630). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1630).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (6th Gen) | NVENC 6th gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC (3rd Gen) | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | HEVC,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 draws 60W versus the GeForce GTX 1630's 75W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1630). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 145mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 C vs 60°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 60°C-8% |
| Perf/Watt | 83.9+26% | 66.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce GTX 1630 launched at $150 and now averages $90. The GeForce GTX 1050 costs 50% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.8 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 55.5 (GeForce GTX 1630) — the GeForce GTX 1050 offers 101.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $110-27% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-50% | $90 |
| Performance per Dollar | 111.8+101% | 55.5 |
| Codename | GP107 | TU117 |
| Release | October 25 2016 | June 28 2022 |
| Ranking | #443 | #444 |
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