GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is significantly faster than the Radeon R9 380X, leading by roughly 33% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Price
€149
Performance
4%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+44% Boost Clock (1,392 MHz vs 970 MHz)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
3%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+167% Stream Processors (2,048 vs 768)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+63% Bandwidth (182.4 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs Radeon R9 380X: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs Radeon R9 380X

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the Radeon R9 380X. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti draws just 75W versus 190W for the Radeon R9 380X, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a Samsung 14nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon R9 380X 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 R9 380X?

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the faster card by about 33%. 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 GeForce GTX 1050 Ti better than the Radeon R9 380X?

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 Ti or the Radeon R9 380X?

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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiRadeon R9 380X
ArchitecturePascalGCN 3.0
Process NodeSamsung 14nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)7682,048

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiRadeon R9 380X
Base Clock1,290 MHz970 MHz
Boost Clock1,392 MHz970 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiRadeon R9 380X
VRAM Capacity4 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps5.7 Gbps
Bandwidth112 GB/s182.4 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiRadeon R9 380X
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP75 W190 W
Power ConnectorsNone2x 6-pin
ReleasedOct 2016Nov 2015