GeForce GTX 1050 vs Radeon R9 M295X

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M295X

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

632%

#265

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

573%

#266

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

572%

#270

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

520%

#271

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

516%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

100%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

99%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

99%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

98%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

98%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

96%

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Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

96%

#286

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

95%

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Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M295X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 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	Radeon R9 M295X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1050 holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $150), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 225.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050	Radeon R9 M295X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+225.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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.

GeForce GTX 1050 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M295X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 and Radeon R9 M295X

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.

Radeon R9 M295X

The Radeon R9 M295X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,150 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 scores 5,033 and the Radeon R9 M295X reaches 5,150 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 M295X uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X). Raw compute: 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	Radeon R9 M295X
G3D Mark Score	5,033	5,150+2%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	2048+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.862 TFLOPS	2.961 TFLOPS+59%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	40	128+220%
L1 Cache	240 KB	512 KB+113%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	Radeon R9 M295X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M295X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M295X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X) — a 57.1% advantage for the Radeon R9 M295X. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X) — the GeForce GTX 1050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	Radeon R9 M295X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	176 GB/s+57%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 12 (Radeon R9 M295X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	Radeon R9 M295X
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M295X). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	Radeon R9 M295X
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	UVD 4.2
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 draws 60W versus the Radeon R9 M295X's 250W — a 122.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 145mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	Radeon R9 M295X
TDP	60W-76%	250W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	145mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	65 C	—
Perf/Watt	83.9+307%	20.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 1050 costs 70% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.8 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 34.3 (Radeon R9 M295X) — the GeForce GTX 1050 offers 225.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	Radeon R9 M295X
MSRP	$110-63%	$300
Avg Price (30d)	$45-70%	$150
Performance per Dollar	111.8+226%	34.3
Codename	GP107	Amethyst
Release	October 25 2016	November 23 2014
Ranking	#443	#437