Geforce GTX 1050 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti comes out ahead: well ahead on speed, about 33% ahead of the Geforce GTX 1050. Best performance and best value in one card here — the clear recommendation if you can afford it.

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NVIDIA

Geforce GTX 1050

Price

€210

Performance

3/100

VRAM

2 GB GDDR5

Key Specs Advantage

+5% Boost Clock (1,455 MHz vs 1,392 MHz)

€210Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 D5 4G 4GB Memory GDDR5 128 Bit Graphics Card PCI Express 3 HDMI/DP/DVI GV-N105TD5-4GD Black

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NVIDIA GeForce

GTX 1050 Ti

Price

€142✓

Performance

4/100✓

VRAM

4 GB GDDR5✓

Key Specs Advantage

+20% CUDA Cores (768 vs 640)

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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs Geforce GTX 1050: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs Geforce GTX 1050

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the Geforce GTX 1050. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti packs 768 CUDA cores versus 640 on the Geforce GTX 1050.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti currently lists from $142 EUR, $68 EUR less than the Geforce GTX 1050 at $210 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 97%. The Geforce GTX 1050 still sits about $101 EUR above its $109 EUR MSRP.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

VRAM favors the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti at 4GB versus 2GB on the Geforce GTX 1050 — that extra 2GB matters most at 4K, with high-res texture packs, and for content-creation/local-AI work.

Which should you buy: Geforce GTX 1050 or GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti better than the Geforce GTX 1050?

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 33% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Geforce GTX 1050 or the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?

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 Geforce GTX 1050 worth the extra $68 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 GeForce GTX 1050 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 4GB (vs 2GB) 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 or GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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 if you find it at a steep discount.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between Geforce GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Specification	Geforce GTX 1050	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	Samsung 14nm	Samsung 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)	640	768✓

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between Geforce GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Specification	Geforce GTX 1050	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Base Clock	1,354 MHz✓	1,290 MHz
Boost Clock	1,455 MHz✓	1,392 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between Geforce GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Specification	Geforce GTX 1050	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB✓
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bus	128-bit	128-bit
Memory Speed	7 Gbps	7 Gbps
Bandwidth	112 GB/s	112 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between Geforce GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Specification	Geforce GTX 1050	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP	75 W	75 W
Power Connectors	None	None
Released	Oct 2016	Oct 2016