GeForce GTX 970M vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

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 970M is positioned at rank 27 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is on rank 28, so the GeForce GTX 970M 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 970M

#17

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

152%

#19

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

138%

#20

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

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138%

#24

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

125%

#25

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

124%

#27

GeForce GTX 970M

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100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

95%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

#18

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

156%

#20

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

141%

#21

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

141%

#25

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

128%

#26

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

127%

#28

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 970M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 970M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 970M	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
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 (Mobile) 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 970M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970M and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 970M

The GeForce GTX 970M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,705 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,918 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970M scores 5,705 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) reaches 5,918 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)). Raw compute: 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1485 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	5,705	5,918+4%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1280+25%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.657 TFLOPS	3.041 TFLOPS+14%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	1485 MHz+43%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	0.47 MB	1 MB+113%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
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 970M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 120 GB/s (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) — a 7.1% advantage for the GeForce GTX 970M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) — the GeForce GTX 970M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	120 GB/s+7%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
DirectX	12_1	12 (12_1)
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (GeForce GTX 970M) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs NVDEC (3rd Gen).

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
Encoder	NVENC 5th Gen	NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	NVDEC (3rd Gen)
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970M draws 81W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)'s 50W — a 47.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.