GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster than the Geforce GTX 1050, leading by roughly 367% in our performance index.

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2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

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8 GB HBM2
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+1500% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 128-bit)
+540% Stream Processors (4,096 vs 640)
+332% Bandwidth (483.8 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)

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

Performance: Radeon RX Vega 64 vs Geforce GTX 1050

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster, around 367% ahead of the Geforce GTX 1050. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 64 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Geforce GTX 1050 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The Geforce GTX 1050 pulls less power (75W vs 295W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX Vega 64 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern GCN 5.0 (Vega) architecture on a GloFo 14nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 2GB, the Radeon RX Vega 64 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Geforce GTX 1050's 2GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Geforce GTX 1050 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 or Radeon RX Vega 64?

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the faster card by about 367%. 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 Radeon RX Vega 64 better than the Geforce GTX 1050?

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster, roughly 367% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Geforce GTX 1050 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.

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

Its 8GB (vs 2GB) 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 1050Radeon RX Vega 64
ArchitecturePascalGCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeSamsung 14nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)6404,096

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050Radeon RX Vega 64
Base Clock1,354 MHz1,247 MHz
Boost Clock1,455 MHz1,546 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050Radeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity2 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5HBM2
Memory Bus128-bit2048-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps1.89 Gbps
Bandwidth112 GB/s483.8 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050Radeon RX Vega 64
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP75 W295 W
Power ConnectorsNone2x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2016Aug 2017