GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for Radeon RX Vega 56 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the Radeon RX Vega 56 comes out dramatically faster — about 200% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.
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Radeon RX Vega 56 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX Vega 56 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the gentler choice at 75W versus 210W. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 210W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. 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
The Radeon RX Vega 56 carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX Vega 56 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 Ti or Radeon RX Vega 56?
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is the faster card by about 200%. 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 56 better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or the Radeon RX Vega 56?
Does the Radeon RX Vega 56 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 768 | 3,584✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,290 MHz✓ | 1,156 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,392 MHz | 1,471 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 2048-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps✓ | 1.6 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 409.6 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | Radeon RX Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 210 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Aug 2017 |