GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Geforce GTX 1050 and Radeon RX Vega 64.
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster than the Geforce GTX 1050, leading by roughly 367% in our performance index.
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Radeon RX Vega 64 vs Geforce GTX 1050: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX Vega 64 vs Geforce GTX 1050
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster, around 367% ahead of the Geforce GTX 1050. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 64 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Geforce GTX 1050 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The Geforce GTX 1050 pulls less power (75W vs 295W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX Vega 64 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern GCN 5.0 (Vega) architecture on a GloFo 14nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 2GB, the Radeon RX Vega 64 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Geforce GTX 1050's 2GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Geforce GTX 1050 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 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 Vega 64?
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the faster card by about 367%. 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
Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 better than the Geforce GTX 1050?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Geforce GTX 1050 or the Radeon RX Vega 64?
Does the Radeon RX Vega 64 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 640 | 4,096✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,354 MHz✓ | 1,247 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,455 MHz | 1,546 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 2048-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps✓ | 1.89 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 483.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 295 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Aug 2017 |