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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 Radeon RX 550 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 400% ahead of the Radeon RX 550. The Radeon RX 550 is the cheaper option by $727 GBP.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop
Price
£799
Performance
5/100✓
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+26% Boost Clock (1,493 MHz vs 1,183 MHz)
+17% Bandwidth (112 GB/s vs 96 GB/s)
AMD
Radeon RX 550
Price
£72✓
Performance
1/100
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

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GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop vs Radeon RX 550: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop vs Radeon RX 550

The GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 400% ahead of the Radeon RX 550. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 550 currently lists from $72 GBP, $727 GBP less than the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop at $799 GBP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon RX 550 is the gentler choice at 50W versus 53W. The GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 53W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop carries 4GB versus 2GB on the Radeon RX 550. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop 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 Laptop or Radeon RX 550?

The GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is the faster card by about 400%. 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 Radeon RX 550?

The GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is dramatically faster, roughly 400% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

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

Is the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop worth the extra $727 GBP over the Radeon RX 550?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 550 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 4GB (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 1050 LaptopRadeon RX 550
ArchitecturePascalGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeSamsung 14nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)640640
Ray Tracing Cores0—
Tensor / AI Cores0—

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 LaptopRadeon RX 550
Base Clock1,354 MHz✓1,019 MHz
Boost Clock1,493 MHz✓1,183 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 LaptopRadeon RX 550
VRAM Capacity4 GB✓2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps✓6 Gbps
Bandwidth112 GB/s✓96 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 LaptopRadeon RX 550
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x8
TDP53 W50 W✓
Power ConnectorsNoneNone
ReleasedJan 2017Apr 2017
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