GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 970 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On performance, the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop and GeForce GTX 970 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The GeForce GTX 970 is the cheaper option by $366 AED.
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GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 970: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 970
The GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop and GeForce GTX 970 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 970 starts at $1,884 AED against $2,250 AED for the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 970 still sits about $1,555 AED above its $329 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop draws just 53W versus 145W for the GeForce GTX 970, 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.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 970's memory is faster — 224 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 970 (Pascal vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop or GeForce GTX 970?
The GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is the faster card. 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 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 970?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 970?
Is the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop worth the extra $366 AED over the GeForce GTX 970?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 640 | 1,664✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,354 MHz✓ | 1,050 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,493 MHz✓ | 1,178 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 224.3 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 53 W✓ | 145 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 6-pin |
| Released | Jan 2017 | Sep 2014 |