GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster than the Geforce GTX 1050, leading by roughly 200% in our performance index. The Geforce GTX 1050, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $135 USD cheaper.

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NVIDIA
Geforce GTX 1050
Price
$65 USD
Performance
3%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+35% Boost Clock (1,455 MHz vs 1,075 MHz)
Price
$200 USD
Performance
9%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+380% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 640)
+200% Bandwidth (336.5 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)
+200% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 128-bit)

GeForce GTX TITAN X vs Geforce GTX 1050: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX TITAN X vs Geforce GTX 1050

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the Geforce GTX 1050. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX TITAN X packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 640 on the Geforce GTX 1050.

Price & Value

Right now the Geforce GTX 1050 starts at $65 USD against $200 USD for the GeForce GTX TITAN X. Despite being slower, the Geforce GTX 1050 offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Geforce GTX 1050 is trading below its $109 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX TITAN X is trading below its $999 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The Geforce GTX 1050 draws just 75W versus 250W for the GeForce GTX TITAN X, 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.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 2GB, the GeForce GTX TITAN X has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Geforce GTX 1050's 2GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX TITAN X's memory is also faster — 337 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Geforce GTX 1050 or GeForce GTX TITAN X?

Choose the GeForce GTX TITAN X if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Geforce GTX 1050 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX TITAN X better than the Geforce GTX 1050?

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster, roughly 200% ahead. The Geforce GTX 1050 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Geforce GTX 1050 or the GeForce GTX TITAN X?

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 TITAN X worth the extra $135 USD over the Geforce GTX 1050?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Geforce GTX 1050 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX TITAN X have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (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 1050GeForce GTX TITAN X
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell
Process NodeSamsung 14nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)6403,072

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050GeForce GTX TITAN X
Base Clock1,354 MHz1,000 MHz
Boost Clock1,455 MHz1,075 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050GeForce GTX TITAN X
VRAM Capacity2 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit384-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth112 GB/s336.5 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050GeForce GTX TITAN X
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP75 W250 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2016Mar 2015