Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 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.

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 Vega M GL / 870 is positioned at rank 206 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is on rank 76, so the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q 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 Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

#196

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

415%

#198

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

376%

#199

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

375%

#203

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

341%

#204

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

339%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

98%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

93%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

91%

#66

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

221%

#68

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

201%

#69

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

200%

#73

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

182%

#74

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

181%

#76

GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#78

Radeon HD 8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170

99%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

96%

#86

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Vega (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q 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.

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 and GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 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 Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 scores 3,922 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q reaches 3,925 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is built on Vega while the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1011 MHz vs 1328 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	3,922	3,925
Architecture	Vega	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280+100%	640
Boost Clock	1011 MHz	1328 MHz+31%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
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 RX Vega M GL / 870 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs 112.1 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q) — a 59.9% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870. Bus width: 1024-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	179.2 GB/s+60%	112.1 GB/s
Bus Width	1024-bit+700%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
Encoder	VCE 3.0	NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC (3rd Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 draws 65W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q's 75W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.