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Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
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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 Vega M GL / 870 is positioned at rank 206 and the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is on rank 66, so the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design 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 Vega M GL / 870
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 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 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $150 for the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 200.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+200.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅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 RX Vega M GL / 870 and GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
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 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1152 MHz to 1417 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,925 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 scores 3,922 and the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design 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 with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1011 MHz vs 1417 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,922 | 3,925 |
| Architecture | Vega | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+67% | 768 |
| Boost Clock | 1011 MHz | 1417 MHz+40% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX Vega M GL / 870 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design 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 80 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) — a 124% 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 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 179.2 GB/s+124% | 80 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 1024-bit+700% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). 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 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). 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 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 draws 65W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design'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 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-13% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 60.3+15% | 52.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.1 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs 78.5 (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design offers 200.8% better value.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $50-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.1 | 78.5+201% |
| Codename | Vega Kaby Lake-G | GP107 |
| Release | January 7 2018 | January 3 2018 |
| Ranking | #427 | #429 |
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