GeForce GTX 1050 vs M1 8-Core GPU

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 Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The M1 8-Core GPU uses modern memory architecture. The M1 8-Core GPU 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 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the M1 8-Core GPU.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050	M1 8-Core GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	Legacy (5nm)
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 GeForce GTX 1050 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 and M1 8-Core GPU

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.

M1 8-Core GPU

The M1 8-Core GPU is manufactured by Apple. It was released in November 10 2020. The core clock speed is 1278 MHz. It has 8 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 scores 5,033 and the M1 8-Core GPU reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 8 (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	M1 8-Core GPU
G3D Mark Score	5,033	5,000
Process Node	14 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	640+7900%	8

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	M1 8-Core GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 68 GB/s (M1 8-Core GPU) — a 64.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1050. Bus width: 128-bit vs Unified.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	M1 8-Core GPU
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s+65%	68 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	Unified

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050) vs N/A (M1 8-Core GPU). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1 (Rosetta 2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	M1 8-Core GPU
DirectX	12 (12_1)	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+12%	4.1 (Rosetta 2)
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050) vs Apple M1 Video Encoder (M1 8-Core GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs Apple M1 Video Decoder. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW (M1 8-Core GPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	M1 8-Core GPU
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	Apple M1 Video Encoder
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	Apple M1 Video Decoder
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,VP9	H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 draws 60W versus the M1 8-Core GPU's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The M1 8-Core GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 350W (M1 8-Core GPU). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	M1 8-Core GPU
TDP	60W	30W-50%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	65 C	—
Perf/Watt	83.9	166.7+99%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the M1 8-Core GPU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The M1 8-Core GPU costs 100+% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.8 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs Infinity (M1 8-Core GPU) — the M1 8-Core GPU offers Infinity% better value. The M1 8-Core GPU is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).