GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
5,116
MSRP
$129
AVG Price
$60
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1392 MHz to 1518 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,116 points.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB scores 5,116 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Pascal (2016−2021) architecture (codename: GP107), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 768 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 48 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 24 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.332 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1518 MHz from a base of 1392 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 5,116 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Pascal (2016−2021) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GP107 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 14 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 768 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 48 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 24 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1518 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1392 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 2.332 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 72.86 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 3,300 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #440 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is equipped with 3 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 96-bit memory bus, delivering 84 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 3 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 96-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 84 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 288 kB |
| L2 Cache | 768 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (12_1), Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 (12_1) |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 6.1 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | No |
Display & Media
Display outputs: DisplayPort 1.4x 0, HDMI 2.0bx 1, DVI-Dx 2 — supports up to 3 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0, decoder: NVDEC 3.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | DisplayPort 1.4x |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | HDMI 2.0bx |
| 2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors | DVI-Dx |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 3 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 6.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | NVDEC 3.0 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB draws 75 Watt under load (TDP) — a 300W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: None. Physical size: 145mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 276g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 30 at idle, 65 under load.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 75 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 300W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | None |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 145mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 276g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 30 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 65 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $60 (MSRP: $129), the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB delivers 85 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #440 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 3GB |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $60 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #440 |
| Release Date | May 21 2018 |
| Release Year | 2018 |
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