NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1050
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
GTX 1050
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GTX 1080 and GTX 1050 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗GTX 1080 outperforms GTX 1050 by 38% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+38%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1050: key takeaway
The comparison of GTX 1080 and GTX 1050 shows a 38% advantage for GTX 1080 in gaming performance, while GTX 1050 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.
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
4432
81100
100100
6856
COMPARISON RESULT
GTX 1080 is the best overall choice
GTX 1080 leads in combined game performance. GTX 1080 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
GTX 1080 leads in the combined performance index
GTX 1050 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 104–109of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce GTX 1080
172 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 1080 and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
44Better
32
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
38Better
29
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
36Better
27
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
81
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
62Better
58
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares GTX 1080 and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM8 GB GDDR5XBetter2 GB GDDR5
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0
Device classDesktopDesktop
Max monitors53
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
DirectX12.112.1
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
Power consumption180 W75 WBetter
TFLOPS8.873Better1.862
Release date20162016
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Memory typeGDDR5XGDDR5
Power connector8 pinNone
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Upscaling——
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1
Launch price$309$119Better
Shader units / cores2560Better640
Process node16 nm14 nmBetter
Clock speed1607-1733 MHzBetter1354 - 1455 MHz
Base clock1607 MHzBetter1354 MHz
Boost clock1733 MHzBetter1455 MHz
Memory frequency10 GHzBetter7 GHz
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
Memory bandwidth320 GB/sBetter112 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 3x16
Power consumption180 W75 WBetter
Recommended PSU450 W250 WBetter
Length267 mm145 mmBetter
Die size314 mm²132 mm²Better
Transistor count7200 millionBetter3300 million
Memory cacheL1 48 KB, L2 2 MBL1 48 KB, L2 1 MB
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares GTX 1080 and GTX 1050 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 1080GTX 1050
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
23 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
20 FPSEstimated 66%
16 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
15 FPSEstimated 66%
9 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
6 FPSEstimated 59%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongGTX 108023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 108020 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 108015 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10806 FPSEstimated 59%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneGTX 108023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 108020 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 108015 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10806 FPSEstimated 59%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2GTX 1080197 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1050164 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 1080139 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1050114 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 1080107 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105063 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108035 FPSEstimated 67%GTX 105022 FPSEstimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077GTX 1080127 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1050106 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 1080110 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105090 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 108078 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105045 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108024 FPSEstimated 67%GTX 105015 FPSEstimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5GTX 1080161 FPSEstimated 80%GTX 1050134 FPSEstimated 78%GTX 1080104 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105085 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 108096 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105056 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108052 FPSEstimated 67%GTX 105032 FPSEstimated 62%
God of War RagnarökGTX 108023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 108020 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 108015 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10806 FPSEstimated 59%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyGTX 1080104 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105087 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 108087 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105071 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 108069 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105041 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108024 FPSEstimated 67%GTX 105015 FPSEstimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024GTX 108023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 108020 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 108015 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10806 FPSEstimated 59%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsGTX 108023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 108020 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 108015 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10806 FPSEstimated 59%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldGTX 108023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 108020 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 108015 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10806 FPSEstimated 59%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares GTX 1080 and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100443232%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100503827%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100513927%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100685619%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1008110021%
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 1080 and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100554324%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100544127%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100513927%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100574524%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100513927%
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 1080 and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.112.1
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
Upscaling——
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares GTX 1080 and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process node16 nm14 nmBetter
Release date20162016
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares GTX 1080 and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count7200 millionBetter3300 million
Die size314 mm²132 mm²Better
Shader units / cores2560Better640
Base clock1607 MHzBetter1354 MHz
Boost clock1733 MHzBetter1455 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares GTX 1080 and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 3x16
Length267 mm145 mmBetter
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU450 W250 WBetter
Power connector8 pinNone
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares GTX 1080 and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors53
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares GTX 1080 and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM8 GB GDDR5XBetter2 GB GDDR5
Memory typeGDDR5XGDDR5
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
TFLOPS8.873Better1.862
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Beyond percentages: causes, relevant specifications, and practical impact behind every chart.
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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 1080 or GTX 1050?+
GTX 1080 has the higher overall gaming score, while GTX 1080 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
GTX 1080 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 1080 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 1080 offers more overall performance, while GTX 1080 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
GTX 1080 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 1080 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
GTX 1080 leads in combined 1440p performance. GTX 1080 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
GTX 1080 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
GTX 1050 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?+
GTX 1050 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 1080 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.