AMD
Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs GeForce GTX 1050
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
GTX 1050
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RX 7900 GRE and GTX 1050 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 7900 GRE outperforms GTX 1050 by 119% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+119%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs GeForce GTX 1050: key takeaway
The comparison of RX 7900 GRE and GTX 1050 shows a 119% advantage for RX 7900 GRE in gaming performance, while GTX 1050 may still be stronger in value for money. 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.
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NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
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COMPARISON RESULT
RX 7900 GRE is the best overall choice
RX 7900 GRE 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.
RX 7900 GRE leads in the combined performance index
GTX 1050 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
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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 7900 GRE and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
70Better
32
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
57Better
29
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
54Better
27
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
90
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
79Better
58
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RX 7900 GRE and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1DisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.1aHDMI 2.0
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingFSR—
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CYesNo
DirectX12.212.1
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS45.98Better1.862
Power consumption260 W75 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR5
Power connector8+8 pinNone
Release date20232016
ArchitectureRDNA 3.0Pascal
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 2.2OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1
Launch price$549$119Better
Shader units / cores5120Better640
Clock speed1500 - 2245 MHzBetter1354 - 1455 MHz
Base clock1500 MHzBetter1354 MHz
Boost clock2245 MHzBetter1455 MHz
VRAM16 GB GDDR6Better2 GB GDDR5
Memory frequency18 GHzBetter7 GHz
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
Memory bandwidth576 GB/sBetter112 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 3x16
Power consumption260 W75 WBetter
Process node5 nmBetter14 nm
Recommended PSU600 W250 WBetter
Length276 mm145 mmBetter
Die size529 mm²132 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 250 KB, L2 6 MBL1 48 KB, L2 1 MB
Transistor count57700 millionBetter3300 million
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RX 7900 GRE 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 7900 GREGTX 1050
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
34 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
29 FPSEstimated 66%
16 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
22 FPSEstimated 66%
9 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
13 FPSEstimated 66%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRX 7900 GRE34 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7900 GRE29 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7900 GRE22 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 7900 GRE13 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRX 7900 GRE34 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7900 GRE29 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7900 GRE22 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 7900 GRE13 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RX 7900 GRE289 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1050164 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7900 GRE203 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1050114 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7900 GRE158 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105063 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 GRE79 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105022 FPSEstimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077RX 7900 GRE187 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1050106 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7900 GRE161 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105090 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7900 GRE115 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105045 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 GRE53 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105015 FPSEstimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5RX 7900 GRE236 FPSEstimated 80%GTX 1050134 FPSEstimated 78%RX 7900 GRE153 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105085 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7900 GRE142 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105056 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 GRE116 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105032 FPSEstimated 62%
God of War RagnarökRX 7900 GRE34 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7900 GRE29 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7900 GRE22 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 7900 GRE13 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRX 7900 GRE153 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105087 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7900 GRE128 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105071 FPSEstimated 72%RX 7900 GRE103 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105041 FPSEstimated 66%RX 7900 GRE54 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 105015 FPSEstimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RX 7900 GRE34 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7900 GRE29 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7900 GRE22 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 7900 GRE13 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRX 7900 GRE34 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7900 GRE29 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7900 GRE22 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 7900 GRE13 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10505 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRX 7900 GRE34 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105020 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7900 GRE29 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 105016 FPSEstimated 64%RX 7900 GRE22 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10509 FPSEstimated 58%RX 7900 GRE13 FPSEstimated 66%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 7900 GRE and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100703275%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100733863%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100753963%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100885644%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1009010011%
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 7900 GRE and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100784358%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100774161%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100753963%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100804556%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100753963%
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 7900 GRE 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 7900 GRE and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureRDNA 3.0Pascal
Process node5 nmBetter14 nm
Release date20232016
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RX 7900 GRE and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count57700 millionBetter3300 million
Die size529 mm²132 mm²Better
Shader units / cores5120Better640
Base clock1500 MHzBetter1354 MHz
Boost clock2245 MHzBetter1455 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RX 7900 GRE and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 3x16
Length276 mm145 mmBetter
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU600 W250 WBetter
Power connector8+8 pinNone
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RX 7900 GRE and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1aHDMI 2.0
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1DisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CYesNo
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RX 7900 GRE and GTX 1050 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM16 GB GDDR6Better2 GB GDDR5
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
TFLOPS45.98Better1.862
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 7900 GRE or GTX 1050?+
RX 7900 GRE 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?+
RX 7900 GRE offers more overall performance, while RX 7900 GRE 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?+
RX 7900 GRE leads in combined 1440p performance. RX 7900 GRE can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RX 7900 GRE 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 7900 GRE 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.