GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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On raw speed the Geforce GTX 1050 comes out dramatically faster — about 50% ahead of the Radeon RX 560.
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Geforce GTX 1050 vs Radeon RX 560: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Geforce GTX 1050 vs Radeon RX 560
The Geforce GTX 1050 is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the Radeon RX 560. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 560 is the gentler choice at 60W versus 75W. The Geforce GTX 1050 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 75W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Geforce GTX 1050 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 560 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: Geforce GTX 1050 or Radeon RX 560?
The Geforce GTX 1050 is the faster card by about 50%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 640 | 1,024✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,354 MHz✓ | 1,175 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,455 MHz✓ | 1,275 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 112 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| TDP | 75 W | 60 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Apr 2017 |