GeForce GTX 1050 vs Radeon RX 5300M

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 RX 5300M

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

92%

#31

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

172%

#33

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

156%

#34

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

156%

#38

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

142%

#39

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

141%

#41

Radeon RX 5300M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

94%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

93%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

93%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

92%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

90%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 5300M uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5300M 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 Radeon RX 5300M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 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 RX 5300M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 5300M 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.

GeForce GTX 1050 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5300M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 and Radeon RX 5300M

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 RX 5300M

The Radeon RX 5300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1445 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,044 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 scores 5,033 and the Radeon RX 5300M reaches 5,044 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 5300M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300M). Raw compute: 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 4.069 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300M). Boost clocks: 1392 MHz vs 1445 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	Radeon RX 5300M
G3D Mark Score	5,033	5,044
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	640	1408+120%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.862 TFLOPS	4.069 TFLOPS+119%
Boost Clock	1392 MHz	1445 MHz+4%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	40	88+120%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	Radeon RX 5300M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 RX 5300M has 3 GB. The Radeon RX 5300M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 168 GB/s (Radeon RX 5300M) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon RX 5300M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300M) — the Radeon RX 5300M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050	Radeon RX 5300M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	3 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	168 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	128-bit+33%	96-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 draws 60W versus the Radeon RX 5300M's 85W — a 34.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.