AMD
Radeon RX 6500 XT vs GeForce GTX 1050
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
GTX 1050
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RX 6500 XT and GTX 1050 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 6500 XT outperforms GTX 1050 by 9% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+9%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Radeon RX 6500 XT vs GeForce GTX 1050: key takeaway
The comparison of RX 6500 XT and GTX 1050 shows a 9% advantage for RX 6500 XT 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.
AMD
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
3532
100100
100100
6056
COMPARISON RESULT
RX 6500 XT is the best overall choice
RX 6500 XT leads in combined game performance. RX 6500 XT offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RX 6500 XT leads in the combined performance index
GTX 1050 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 146–151of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce GTX 1050
154 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 RX 6500 XT and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
35Better
32
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
32Better
29
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
29Better
27
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100
100
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
60Better
58
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RX 6500 XT and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingFSR—
USB Type-CNoNo
DirectX12.212.1
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
Power consumption107 W75 WBetter
TFLOPS5.765Better1.862
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR5
Power connector6 pinNone
Release date20222016
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0Pascal
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1
Launch price$199$119Better
Shader units / cores1024Better640
Clock speed2310 - 2815 MHzBetter1354 - 1455 MHz
Base clock2310 MHzBetter1354 MHz
Boost clock2815 MHzBetter1455 MHz
VRAM4 GB GDDR6Better2 GB GDDR5
Memory frequency18 GHzBetter7 GHz
Memory bus64 bit128 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth144 GB/sBetter112 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x4PCIe 3x16
Power consumption107 W75 WBetter
Process node6 nmBetter14 nm
Recommended PSU300 W250 WBetter
Die size107 mm²Better132 mm²
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 1 MBL1 48 KB, L2 1 MB
Transistor count5400 millionBetter3300 million
Max monitors23
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
LengthVaries by board145 mm
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RX 6500 XT 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.
RX 6500 XTGTX 1050
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
21 FPSEstimated 64%
20 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
18 FPSEstimated 64%
16 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
9 FPSEstimated 58%
9 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRX 6500 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6500 XT18 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6500 XT9 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 6500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRX 6500 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6500 XT18 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6500 XT9 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 6500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RX 6500 XT178 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 1050164 FPSEstimated 72%RX 6500 XT122 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 1050114 FPSEstimated 72%RX 6500 XT66 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105063 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT24 FPSEstimated 62%GTX 105022 FPSEstimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077RX 6500 XT115 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 1050106 FPSEstimated 72%RX 6500 XT97 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 105090 FPSEstimated 72%RX 6500 XT48 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105045 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT16 FPSEstimated 62%GTX 105015 FPSEstimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5RX 6500 XT145 FPSEstimated 78%GTX 1050134 FPSEstimated 78%RX 6500 XT92 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 105085 FPSEstimated 72%RX 6500 XT59 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105056 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT35 FPSEstimated 62%GTX 105032 FPSEstimated 62%
God of War RagnarökRX 6500 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6500 XT18 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6500 XT9 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 6500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRX 6500 XT94 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 105087 FPSEstimated 72%RX 6500 XT77 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 105071 FPSEstimated 72%RX 6500 XT43 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105041 FPSEstimated 66%RX 6500 XT16 FPSEstimated 62%GTX 105015 FPSEstimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RX 6500 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6500 XT18 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6500 XT9 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 6500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRX 6500 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6500 XT18 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6500 XT9 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 6500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRX 6500 XT21 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6500 XT18 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 6500 XT9 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 6500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%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 RX 6500 XT and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10035329%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100483823%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 10042397%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 10060567%
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 RX 6500 XT and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 10046437%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 10045419%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 10042397%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 10049459%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100433910%
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 RX 6500 XT and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.1
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingFSR—
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RX 6500 XT and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNA 2.0Pascal
Process node6 nmBetter14 nm
Release date20222016
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 6500 XT and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count5400 millionBetter3300 million
Die size107 mm²Better132 mm²
Shader units / cores1024Better640
Base clock2310 MHzBetter1354 MHz
Boost clock2815 MHzBetter1455 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 6500 XT and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x4PCIe 3x16
LengthVaries by board145 mm
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU300 W250 WBetter
Power connector6 pinNone
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RX 6500 XT and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors23
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 6500 XT and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM4 GB GDDR6Better2 GB GDDR5
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory bus64 bit128 bitBetter
TFLOPS5.765Better1.862
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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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: RX 6500 XT or GTX 1050?+
RX 6500 XT has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 6500 XT 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?+
RX 6500 XT offers more overall performance, while RX 6500 XT 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?+
RX 6500 XT is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RX 6500 XT leads in combined 1440p performance. RX 6500 XT can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RX 6500 XT 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 RX 6500 XT 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.