GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Geforce GTX 1050 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 550, leading by roughly 200% in our performance index.

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Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
3%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+23% Boost Clock (1,455 MHz vs 1,183 MHz)
+17% Bandwidth (112 GB/s vs 96 GB/s)
AMD
Radeon RX 550
Price
€77
Performance
1%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Geforce GTX 1050 vs Radeon RX 550: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Geforce GTX 1050 vs Radeon RX 550

The Geforce GTX 1050 is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the Radeon RX 550. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 550 pulls less power (50W vs 75W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Geforce GTX 1050 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Geforce GTX 1050 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 550 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 or Radeon RX 550?

The Geforce GTX 1050 is the faster card by about 200%. 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 better than the Radeon RX 550?

The Geforce GTX 1050 is dramatically faster, roughly 200% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Geforce GTX 1050 or the Radeon RX 550?

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 1050Radeon RX 550
ArchitecturePascalGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeSamsung 14nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)640640

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050Radeon RX 550
Base Clock1,354 MHz1,019 MHz
Boost Clock1,455 MHz1,183 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050Radeon RX 550
VRAM Capacity2 GB2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps6 Gbps
Bandwidth112 GB/s96 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050Radeon RX 550
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x8
TDP75 W50 W
Power ConnectorsNoneNone
ReleasedOct 2016Apr 2017