GeForce GTX 760 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

123%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

111%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

111%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

101%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

100%

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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

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100%

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Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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 760 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 760 Ti.

Insight	GeForce GTX 760 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design 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 760 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 760 Ti and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 760 Ti

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,307 points. Launch price was $699.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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: 5,310 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti scores 5,307 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design reaches 5,310 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 760 Ti is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) vs 2.177 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 928 MHz vs 1417 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	5,307	5,310
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2880+275%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.345 TFLOPS+146%	2.177 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	928 MHz	1417 MHz+53%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	240+400%	48
L1 Cache	240 KB	288 KB+20%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
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 760 Ti comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) — a 71.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 760 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 760 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s+71%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
DirectX	11_0	12 (12_1)+9%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3rd Gen (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs NVDEC (3rd Gen).

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
Encoder	NVENC 3rd Gen	NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	NVDEC (3rd Gen)
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.