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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs Radeon RX 570

Quick Verdict

Performance-wise the Radeon RX 570 is out front, dramatically faster, roughly 50% up on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1050 Ti
Price
€142✓
Performance
4/100
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+12% Boost Clock (1,392 MHz vs 1,244 MHz)
AMD Radeon
RX 570
Price
€524
Performance
6/100✓
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+167% Stream Processors (2,048 vs 768)
+100% Bandwidth (224 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)

Radeon RX 570 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 570 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The Radeon RX 570 is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti starts at $142 EUR against $160 EUR for the Radeon RX 570. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 570 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 33%.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti sips power at 75W next to the Radeon RX 570's 150W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 570 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 570?

The Radeon RX 570 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 570 better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?

The Radeon RX 570 is dramatically faster, roughly 50% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or the Radeon RX 570?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 570 worth the extra $18 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Radeon RX 570 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon RX 570?

The Radeon RX 570 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and Radeon RX 570
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiRadeon RX 570
ArchitecturePascalGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeSamsung 14nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)7682,048✓

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and Radeon RX 570
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiRadeon RX 570
Base Clock1,290 MHz✓1,168 MHz
Boost Clock1,392 MHz✓1,244 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and Radeon RX 570
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiRadeon RX 570
VRAM Capacity4 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit✓
Memory Speed7 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth112 GB/s224 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and Radeon RX 570
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiRadeon RX 570
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP75 W✓150 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2016Apr 2017