GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The Geforce GTX 1050 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 550, leading by roughly 100% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 550, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $162 cheaper.
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Geforce GTX 1050 vs Radeon RX 550: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Geforce GTX 1050 vs Radeon RX 550
The Geforce GTX 1050 is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the Radeon RX 550. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 550 starts at $134 against $296 for the Geforce GTX 1050. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 550 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~10% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Geforce GTX 1050 still sits about $187 above its $109 MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 550 pulls less power (50W vs 75W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Geforce GTX 1050 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX 550 brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, while the Geforce GTX 1050 offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 550 or Geforce GTX 1050?
Choose the Geforce GTX 1050 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 550 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.