GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design vs GeForce GTX 775M Ma...

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. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank 66 and the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition is on rank 385, so the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

98%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#56

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

207%

#58

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

188%

#59

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

188%

#63

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

171%

#64

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

169%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#78

Radeon HD 8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition

#375

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1241%

#377

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1125%

#378

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1122%

#382

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1020%

#383

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1013%

#385

GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#386

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

100%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

99%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

98%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

97%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

97%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

96%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

95%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

95%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition 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 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design and GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1152 MHz to 1417 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,925 points.

GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition

The GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 797 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,927 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design scores 3,925 and the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition reaches 3,927 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition). Raw compute: 2.177 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) vs 2.142 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition
G3D Mark Score	3,925	3,927
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1344+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.177 TFLOPS+2%	2.142 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	48	112+133%
L1 Cache	288 KB+157%	112 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 80 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) vs 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition) — the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	160 GB/s+100%
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 with Max-Q Design draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 775M Mac Edition). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.