Radeon R7 370 vs GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
Radeon R7 370
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 370 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 370 | GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Blackwell (2024−2025) (3nm) |
| 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
The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $51 for the Radeon R7 370, it costs 2% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 370 | GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($51) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 Radeon R7 370 and GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
Radeon R7 370
The Radeon R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,482 points. Launch price was $149.
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,463 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 370 scores 4,482 and the GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) reaches 4,463 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 3 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 370) vs 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)).
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,482 | 4,463 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 3 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 3584+250% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 370 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R7 370) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)) — a 60% advantage for the Radeon R7 370. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 179.2 GB/s+60% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 370) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 370) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon R7 370) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)).
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC (6th Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | NVDEC (3rd Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 370 draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)'s 50W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R7 370) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 221mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 44.8 | 89.3+99% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 87.9 (Radeon R7 370) vs 89.3 (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)) — the GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) offers 1.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $51 | $50-2% |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.9 | 89.3+2% |
| Codename | Trinidad | GN22-X2 |
| Release | June 18 2015 | January 2 2025 |
| Ranking | #467 | #não classificado |
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