Radeon RX 5500M vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
Radeon RX 5500M
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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.
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 Radeon RX 5500M is positioned at rank 46 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is on rank 180, so the Radeon RX 5500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5500M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 5500M uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5500M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel).
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500M | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $100 for the Radeon RX 5500M, it costs 35% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 49.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500M | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+49.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5500M and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
Radeon RX 5500M
The Radeon RX 5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1375 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,954 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5500M scores 5,954 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) reaches 5,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5500M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 2.488 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1620 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500M | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,954+3% | 5,800 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+83% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.632 TFLOPS+86% | 2.488 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz+2% | 1620 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88+83% | 48 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500M | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 5500M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 5500M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500M | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s+100% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500M | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500M | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC (6th Gen) |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC (3rd Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5500M draws 85W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)'s 75W — a 12.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500M | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 85W | 75W-12% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 70.0 | 77.3+10% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) costs 35% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.5 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 89.2 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) offers 49.9% better value. The Radeon RX 5500M is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500M | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $65-35% |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.5 | 89.2+50% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GP107 |
| Release | October 7 2019 | January 3 2017 |
| Ranking | #400 | #405 |
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