Radeon R9 285 / 380 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

CPU

GPU

Radeon R9 285 / 380

2014Core: 918 MHz

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

2017Core: 1493 MHzBoost: 1620 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 285 / 380

190

5,550

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

5,800

+4.5%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

#170

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

356%

#172

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

322%

#173

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

322%

#177

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

292%

#178

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

290%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

100%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% 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 Radeon R9 285 / 380.

Insight	Radeon R9 285 / 380	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) holds the technical lead. Priced at $65 (vs $199), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 219.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 285 / 380	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+219.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199)	✅More affordable ($65)

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.

Radeon R9 285 / 380 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 285 / 380 and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

Radeon R9 285 / 380

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,550 points. Launch price was $249.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1493 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 scores 5,550 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) reaches 5,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Raw compute: 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 2.488 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)).

Feature	Radeon R9 285 / 380	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	5,550	5,800+5%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1792+133%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.29 TFLOPS+32%	2.488 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	112+133%	48
L1 Cache	448 KB+56%	288 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 285 / 380	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) — a 57.1% advantage for the Radeon R9 285 / 380. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 285 / 380	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	176 GB/s+57%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R9 285 / 380	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Decoder: UVD 5.0 vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)).

Feature	Radeon R9 285 / 380	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
Encoder	VCE 3.0	NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder	UVD 5.0	NVDEC (3rd Gen)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 draws 190W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)'s 75W — a 86.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 285 / 380	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
TDP	190W	75W-61%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	221mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	29.2	77.3+165%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) costs 67.3% less ($134 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.9 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 89.2 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) offers 219.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).