GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop pulls ahead here — substantially quicker, about 20% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is the cheaper option by $253 GBP.
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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop packs 768 CUDA cores versus 640 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop.
Price & Value
Pricing has the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop at $799 GBP, $253 GBP under the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop's $1,052 GBP.
Power & Efficiency
Power draw favors the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop (53W vs 70W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 20%. 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 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop?
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Is the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop worth the extra $253 GBP over the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | Samsung 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 640 | 768✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 0 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 0 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,354 MHz | 1,493 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,493 MHz | 1,620 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 112 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 53 W✓ | 70 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 |