GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design vs Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
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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. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank 66 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is on rank 206, so the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $150 for the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 200.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+200.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design and Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
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.
Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design scores 3,925 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 reaches 3,922 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 Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses Vega, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Boost clocks: 1417 MHz vs 1011 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,925 | 3,922 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Vega |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1280+67% |
| Boost Clock | 1417 MHz+40% | 1011 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 has 0 MB. 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 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — a 124% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870. Bus width: 128-bit vs 1024-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | 179.2 GB/s+124% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 1024-bit+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (6th Gen) | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (3rd Gen) | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 65W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 65W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 52.3 | 60.3+15% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.5 (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) vs 26.1 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design offers 200.8% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-67% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.5+201% | 26.1 |
| Codename | GP107 | Vega Kaby Lake-G |
| Release | January 3 2018 | January 7 2018 |
| Ranking | #429 | #427 |
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