NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1050 vs Radeon RX 550 2GB
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 550 2GB
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GTX 1050 and RX 550 2GB across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗GTX 1050 outperforms RX 550 2GB by 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+1%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce GTX 1050 vs Radeon RX 550 2GB: key takeaway
The comparison of GTX 1050 and RX 550 2GB shows a 0% advantage for GTX 1050 in gaming performance, while RX 550 2GB may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIA
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
3232
100100
100100
5656
COMPARISON RESULT
The devices received the same overall score
GTX 1050 leads in combined game performance. GTX 1050 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
Performance is nearly identical
GTX 1050 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 189–194of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon RX 550 2GB
164 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce GTX 1050
100/100 · Price $119The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares GTX 1050 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
32
32
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
29
29
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
27
27
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100
100
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
58
58
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares GTX 1050 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0b
Device classDesktopDesktop
USB Type-CNoNo
DirectX12.112.0
Vulkan1.41.2
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS1.862Better1.211
Power consumption75 W50 WBetter
Release date20162017
Max monitors3Varies by board
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
ArchitecturePascalPolaris
Upscaling——
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1—
Launch price$119—
Shader units / cores640640
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Power connectorNone—
ThicknessDual-slotVaries by board
Die size132 mm²103 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 48 KB, L2 1 MBL1 16 KB, L2 0.5 MB
Clock speed1354 - 1455 MHzBetter1100 - 1183 MHz
Base clock1354 MHzBetter1100 MHz
Boost clock1455 MHzBetter1183 MHz
VRAM2 GB GDDR52 GB GDDR5
Memory frequency7 GHz7 GHz
Memory bus128 bit128 bit
Memory bandwidth112 GB/s112 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 3x8
Power consumption75 W50 WBetter
Process node14 nm14 nm
Recommended PSU250 WVaries by board
Length145 mmVaries by board
Transistor count3300 millionBetter2200 million
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares GTX 1050 and RX 550 2GB across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
GTX 1050RX 550 2GB
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
20 FPSEstimated 64%
19 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
16 FPSEstimated 64%
16 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
9 FPSEstimated 58%
9 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongGTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550 2GB19 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550 2GB16 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 550 2GB9 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%RX 550 2GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneGTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550 2GB19 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550 2GB16 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 550 2GB9 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%RX 550 2GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2GTX 1050164 FPSEstimated 72%RX 550 2GB162 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 1050114 FPSEstimated 72%RX 550 2GB112 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 105063 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB62 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105022 FPSEstimated 62%RX 550 2GB22 FPSEstimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077GTX 1050106 FPSEstimated 72%RX 550 2GB104 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 105090 FPSEstimated 72%RX 550 2GB89 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 105045 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB45 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105015 FPSEstimated 62%RX 550 2GB15 FPSEstimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5GTX 1050134 FPSEstimated 78%RX 550 2GB132 FPSEstimated 78%GTX 105085 FPSEstimated 72%RX 550 2GB84 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 105056 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB56 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105032 FPSEstimated 62%RX 550 2GB32 FPSEstimated 62%
God of War RagnarökGTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550 2GB19 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550 2GB16 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 550 2GB9 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%RX 550 2GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyGTX 105087 FPSEstimated 72%RX 550 2GB85 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 105071 FPSEstimated 72%RX 550 2GB70 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 105041 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550 2GB40 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105015 FPSEstimated 62%RX 550 2GB15 FPSEstimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550 2GB19 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550 2GB16 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 550 2GB9 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%RX 550 2GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsGTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550 2GB19 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550 2GB16 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 550 2GB9 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%RX 550 2GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldGTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550 2GB19 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 550 2GB16 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 550 2GB9 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%RX 550 2GB5 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares GTX 1050 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10032320%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10038373%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 10039390%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 10056560%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001001000%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares GTX 1050 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 10043430%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 10041410%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 10039390%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 10045450%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 10039390%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares GTX 1050 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.112.0
Vulkan1.41.2
OpenGL4.64.6
Upscaling——
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1—
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares GTX 1050 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitecturePascalPolaris
Process node14 nm14 nm
Release date20162017
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares GTX 1050 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count3300 millionBetter2200 million
Die size132 mm²103 mm²Better
Shader units / cores640640
Base clock1354 MHzBetter1100 MHz
Boost clock1455 MHzBetter1183 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares GTX 1050 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 3x8
Length145 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotVaries by board
Recommended PSU250 WVaries by board
Power connectorNone—
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares GTX 1050 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors3Varies by board
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares GTX 1050 and RX 550 2GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM2 GB GDDR52 GB GDDR5
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory bus128 bit128 bit
TFLOPS1.862Better1.211
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Beyond percentages: causes, relevant specifications, and practical impact behind every chart.
What AI will explain
Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: GTX 1050 or RX 550 2GB?+
GTX 1050 has the higher overall gaming score, while GTX 1050 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
GTX 1050 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
GTX 1050 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
GTX 1050 offers more overall performance, while GTX 1050 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
GTX 1050 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
GTX 1050 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
GTX 1050 leads in combined 1440p performance. GTX 1050 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
GTX 1050 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RX 550 2GB is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
RX 550 2GB is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to GTX 1050 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.