GeForce GTX 1050
VS
Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

GeForce GTX 1050 vs Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050

2016Core: 1290 MHzBoost: 1392 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
AMD

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

2014Core: 850 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1050
60
5,033
+0.7%
brand logoGeForce GTX 770M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 485M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce GTX 780 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
250
5,000
0.0%
brand logoRadeon R9 M380
brand logoRadeon RX 560X
brand logoRadeon HD 7850
brand logoRadeon R9 270
brand logoRadeon R9 390X
brand logoRadeon RX 5600 XT
brand logoRadeon 8060S
brand logoRadeon RX 6800

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

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 Mac Edition

#340
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
977%
#342
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
886%
#343
GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
884%
#347
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
803%
#348
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
798%
#350
Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
100%
#351
HD Graphics 630
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
100%
#354
Radeon R7 M370
MSRP: $130|Avg: $40
98%
#357
Radeon 625
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
97%
#359
Radeon R7 M350
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
96%
#360
GeForce 920MX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $54
96%
#361
Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
96%
#362
Radeon HD 7670A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
95%
#363
Radeon Vega 8
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 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 Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition.

InsightGeForce GTX 1050Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
Performance
✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
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 (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
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💎 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 $450), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 906.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1050Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
Cost Efficiency
✅Better overall value (+906.6%)
❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
✅More affordable ($45)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450)

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 Mac Edition Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low154 FPS
medium117 FPS
high92 FPS
ultra68 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS
medium74 FPS
high59 FPS
ultra43 FPS
4K
low30 FPS
medium24 FPS
high20 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low134 FPS
medium95 FPS
high73 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low85 FPS
medium60 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra34 FPS
4K
low37 FPS
medium29 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra15 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low135 FPS
medium96 FPS
high72 FPS
ultra49 FPS
1440p
low73 FPS
medium55 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra24 FPS
4K
low27 FPS
medium19 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra10 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low187 FPS
medium136 FPS
high106 FPS
ultra64 FPS
1440p
low101 FPS
medium77 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra35 FPS
4K
low39 FPS
medium28 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra15 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low226 FPS
medium181 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra113 FPS
1440p
low170 FPS
medium136 FPS
high113 FPS
ultra85 FPS
4K
low89 FPS
medium83 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra55 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low225 FPS
medium180 FPS
high150 FPS
ultra112 FPS
1440p
low169 FPS
medium135 FPS
high112 FPS
ultra84 FPS
4K
low112 FPS
medium90 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra56 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low153 FPS
medium122 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra84 FPS
1440p
low148 FPS
medium125 FPS
high104 FPS
ultra77 FPS
4K
low95 FPS
medium79 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra39 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low181 FPS
medium149 FPS
high122 FPS
ultra81 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS
medium87 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra45 FPS
4K
low43 FPS
medium35 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 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 Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition). Raw compute: 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
G3D Mark Score
5,033
5,000
Architecture
Pascal
GCN 3.0
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
640
2048+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.862 TFLOPS
3.482 TFLOPS+87%
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)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
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
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 174 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) — a 55.4% advantage for the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) — the GeForce GTX 1050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
112 GB/s
174 GB/s+55%
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 draws 60W versus the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition'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 Mac Edition). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
TDP
60W-76%
250W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
Mobile
Length
145mm
—
Height
111mm
—
Slots
2
—
Temp (Load)
65 C
—
Perf/Watt
83.9+320%
20.0
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition launched at $450 and now averages $450. The GeForce GTX 1050 costs 90% less ($405 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.8 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 11.1 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) — the GeForce GTX 1050 offers 907.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
MSRP
$110-76%
$450
Avg Price (30d)
$45-90%
$450
Performance per Dollar
111.8+907%
11.1
Codename
GP107
Amethyst
Release
October 25 2016
November 23 2014
Ranking
#443
#436