GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX TITAN comes out significantly faster — about 25% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. But the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $1,064 EUR for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Price
€149
Performance
4%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+59% Boost Clock (1,392 MHz vs 876 MHz)
Price
€1,213
Performance
5%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+250% CUDA Cores (2,688 vs 768)
+200% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 128-bit)
+157% Bandwidth (288.4 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)

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

Performance: GeForce GTX TITAN vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The GeForce GTX TITAN is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX TITAN packs 2,688 CUDA cores versus 768 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti currently lists from $149 EUR, $1,064 EUR less than the GeForce GTX TITAN at $1,213 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~552% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX TITAN still sits about $214 EUR above its $999 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 75W against 230W, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a Samsung 14nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX TITAN carries 6GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX TITAN's memory is also faster — 288 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX TITAN (Pascal vs Kepler), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

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

Choose the GeForce GTX TITAN 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 GeForce GTX TITAN better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?

The GeForce GTX TITAN is significantly faster, roughly 25% 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 GeForce GTX TITAN?

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 TITAN worth the extra $1,064 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 TITAN have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 6GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiGeForce GTX TITAN
ArchitecturePascalKepler
Process NodeSamsung 14nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)7682,688

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiGeForce GTX TITAN
Base Clock1,290 MHz837 MHz
Boost Clock1,392 MHz876 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiGeForce GTX TITAN
VRAM Capacity4 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit384-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps6 Gbps
Bandwidth112 GB/s288.4 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiGeForce GTX TITAN
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP75 W230 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2016Feb 2013