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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs Radeon RX Vega 64

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, leading by roughly 250% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,091 EUR cheaper.

Market Value Leader

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the clear winner, offering 1415.8% better value than Radeon RX Vega 64.

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Price
€1,112
Performance
14/100
VRAM
8 GB HBM2
Key Specs Advantage
+1500% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 128-bit)
+433% Stream Processors (4,096 vs 768)
+332% Bandwidth (483.8 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)

Radeon RX Vega 64 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX Vega 64 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster, around 250% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 64 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti starts at $21 EUR against $1,112 EUR for the Radeon RX Vega 64. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~1416% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is trading below its $139 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX Vega 64 still sits about $613 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti draws just 75W versus 295W for the Radeon RX Vega 64, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 4GB, the Radeon RX Vega 64 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti's 4GB can fall short.

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 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 Ti or Radeon RX Vega 64?

Choose the Radeon RX Vega 64 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster, roughly 250% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or the Radeon RX Vega 64?

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

Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 worth the extra $1,091 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX Vega 64 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon RX Vega 64?

Choose the Radeon RX Vega 64 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 64
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiRadeon RX Vega 64
ArchitecturePascalGCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeSamsung 14nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)7684,096

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 64
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiRadeon RX Vega 64
Base Clock1,290 MHz1,247 MHz
Boost Clock1,392 MHz1,546 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 64
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiRadeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity4 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5HBM2
Memory Bus128-bit2048-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps1.89 Gbps
Bandwidth112 GB/s483.8 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 64
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiRadeon RX Vega 64
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP75 W295 W
Power ConnectorsNone2x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2016Aug 2017