Radeon RX Vega M GL vs GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

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 is positioned at rank 208 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.

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

#198

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

417%

#200

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

378%

#201

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

377%

#205

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

343%

#206

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

340%

#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

94%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

93%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

91%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

98%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#56

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

207%

#58

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

188%

#59

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

188%

#63

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

171%

#64

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

169%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#78

Radeon HD 8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 0.5% 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.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega M GL	GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	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, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 201.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega M GL	GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+201.5%)
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.

Radeon RX Vega M GL Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

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

Radeon RX Vega M GL

The Radeon RX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 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: 3,906 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 3,906 and the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design reaches 3,925 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega M GL is built on GCN 4.0 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) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 2.588 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 2.177 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1011 MHz vs 1417 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL	GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	3,906	3,925
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280+67%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.588 TFLOPS+19%	2.177 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1011 MHz	1417 MHz+40%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+67%	48
L1 Cache	320 KB+11%	288 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega M GL 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) vs 80 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) — a 124% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega M GL. Bus width: 1024-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL	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
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL) 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	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

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL) 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) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL	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

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega M GL draws 65W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design's 75W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL) 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	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	60.1+15%	52.3

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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): 26.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 78.5 (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design offers 201.9% better value.