GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 560 and Geforce GTX 1050 trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other.

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Radeon RX 560 vs Geforce GTX 1050: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 560 vs Geforce GTX 1050

The Radeon RX 560 and Geforce GTX 1050 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.

Power & Efficiency

At 60W against 75W, the Radeon RX 560 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern GCN 4.0 (Polaris) architecture on a GloFo 14nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX 560 brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, while the Geforce GTX 1050 offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 560 or Geforce GTX 1050?

The Radeon RX 560 is the faster card. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above β€” particularly VRAM and power draw β€” and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 560 better than the Geforce GTX 1050?

They're very close on raw performance. Pick based on price, VRAM, and power draw rather than speed.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 560 or the Geforce GTX 1050?

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.