GeForce GTX 880M SLI vs GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

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.

GeForce GTX 880M SLI vs GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 880M SLI vs GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

2014

Why buy it

✅9.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌174.7% higher power demand at 206W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

2018

Why buy it

✅GeForce GTX 880M SLI is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 75W instead of 206W, a 131W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 880M SLI across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2018 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 880M SLI is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 9.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 4.2% in PassMark G3D (4,091 vs 3,925), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2018 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 880M SLI makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 880M SLI is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 880M SLI vs GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

The GeForce GTX 880M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 954 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 206W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,091 points.

GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1190 MHz to 1328 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,925 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 880M SLI scores 4,091 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q reaches 3,925 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 880M SLI is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 880M SLI) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M SLI	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	4,091+4%	3,925
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3072+380%	640

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M SLI	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 880M SLI) vs 112.1 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q) — a 42.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 880M SLI. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 880M SLI and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q.

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M SLI	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	160 GB/s+43%	112.1 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 880M SLI draws 206W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q's 75W — a 93.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 880M SLI) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.