Nvidia graphics card GeForce GTX The 1050 TI is at the forefront of a niche whose power is not weakly limited by the tire PCI Express.
Although this does not stop the seasoned overclockers, they achieve a noticeable increase in performance with increasing frequencies.
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A lot of attention
Why is this model arousing unprecedented interest among users?
The power of mid-price accelerators is quite enough to run games on small monitors, even with high picture quality settings or an average picture on large displays in Full HD.
The review model is somewhere in between: its performance is closer to the first, and the price does not exceed many cheap devices.
The titanium model has an extremely good ratio price-performance and this - with a good overclocking potential.
Consider the basic one, because it itself only offers more than a dozen modifications: with different systems cooling, raised memory and video chip frequencies.
Flagship technical parameters
Issued top model based on a GPU codenamed GP107.
It allows you to easily overtake all cheap and even some mid-range accelerators from the previous generation, like the notorious 960.
A large 4 GB of graphics memory is just the standard for normal graphics processing in most medium to high settings.
And it is not intended for other loads. Technological process remained at the 16nm level, although there are more technologically advanced 14nm GPUs in the family.
Basic clock frequency the chip is an outstanding 1290 MHz.
With 2nd Gen GPU Boost technology, the clock speed can be automatically increased by 102 MHz at permissible temperature.
The number of transistors in comparison with the previous lines has increased markedly and is equal to ~ 3.3 billion.
The number of texture units is 48, and the effective memory frequency remains at 7 GHz.
With such impressive figures and the ability to achieve performance gains with smart overclocking by about 10%, a 128-bit bus gives a bandwidth within 112 GB / s.
The presence of the MSI Gaming App utility with the purchase of a device from the corresponding manufacturer will allow a single click of the mouse to transfer the accelerator to Game Mode by increasing the base frequencies of the video chip and memory.
The program also contains several modes of illumination of decorative elements on one of the coolers.
Even at extreme loads, the power consumption does not exceed 75 W electrical energy, converting a small percentage of it into heat.
As a result, 300 watts is quite enough for operation, at least 400 watts are required for games.
More tuned versions are equipped with a 6-pin connector for connecting an additional 75 W power.
Design features
Review video card has a fairly aggressive appearance and dimensions.
A pair of 10-mm fans with rather large blades and massive radiator pipes only fuel the desire to get to know this monster better, which, judging by its performance and speed, cannot be attributed to budget devices.
Under the protective plate at the bottom there is a system of thin aluminum radiators and the same nickel-plated tubes in contact with the processor crystals to increase heat transfer.
It can be seen on the microcircuits, so that they perform not only a decorative function.
Three phases from the four-phase power layout go to the needs of the graphics chip, the fourth is necessary for the functioning of the video memory units.
A 4-pin connector on the board is used to connect a case cooler, the rotation speed of which will be controlled by the automation in the same way as a pair of standard fans.
The back panel is represented by digital ports:
- DisplayPort 1.3 / 1.4;
- HDMI 2.0;
- DVI-D.
Ventilation openings are also located here for the removal of hot air outside the case.
In work
Due to the operation of the ZeroFrozr technology, the fans are at rest until the graphics chip exceeds the set temperature.
Coolers usually start a couple of minutes after starting the game (after exceeding 60 degrees and stop when the temperature drops to +50 Celsius), and when working on the Internet and with office applications the silence is usually disturbed only by the fans on the PSU and CPU.
It is shown here in all its glory. And the noise of running cooling elements is lost against the background of the hum of a more industrious processor fan.
Due to the redundancy of the CO potential without worries about its temperature regime.
Users can quickly convert it to and increase power consumption up to 25% of the maximum, which will also affect the speed of graphics processing.
Naturally, only devices with a 6-pin port for additional power are equipped with this function.
In this case, the base frequency can increase by as much as 15%, and the memory chips from Samsung are accelerated from 7 GHz to 8.1 GHz (more than 15%).
Independent tests
As practice has shown, a titanium video card outperforms not only the models of the previous line, but also enough productive devices like the GTX 1050 or the RX 460 from Radeon.
The possibilities of the device on the GP107 chip are impressive, but far from limitless.
The efficiency of the heat dissipation system and the overclocking potential make it possible to achieve an increase in productivity up to 10-12 percent or more, which in most cases is quite sufficient to a satisfactory level.
Even without overclocking, you can comfortably play The Witcher 3 with high quality graphics in Full HD
The GTX 1050 is Nvidia's cheapest graphics card designed for Full HD gaming. It can handle a lot of games with ease, albeit not at high settings.
But this card isn't just for those games: As a competitor to AMD's Radeon RX 460, this GPU is capable of playing the latest games in Full HD if you want to tweak your settings a bit.
The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 is ideal for people on a budget and looking to upgrade with minimal effort. Its performance will pull a lot of games, but it's still better to drop a couple of thousand rubles and take a GTX 1050 TI with 4 gigabytes on board. Features Video card Price: 10 thousand rubles 640 CUDA cores 2 GB GDDR5 memory Frequency 1.354 MHz TDP: 75 W (power supply PCI-E bus)
siteCompactness
Energy consumption
Performance
pros
- Excellent performance
- Can play AAA games at medium settings
- Many compact maps available
- Very low power consumption
Minuses
- More expensive than competitors
- 2 GB of memory limits future potential
Overall Score
First of all, it's a GPU, best suited for ultra budget PCs or as an upgrade to a much older GPU that doesn't have an external power connector. Thanks to its low power consumption, you will also find the GTX 1050 in laptops like the Dell XPS 15.
The model for review here is an EVGA interpretation that sells for £ 10,000. While this review will make comparisons to its closest competitor, the RX 460, they sit in slightly different categories.
GTX 1050 - features and design
The GTX 1050 uses Nvidia's ultra-efficient Pascal architecture found in the 1050, 1060, 1070 and the GTX 1080 class.
But there is more. This is the most stripped-down Pascal chip, with only 640 CUDA cores. This lack of cores is due to the high slew rate of 1.455 MHz at this specific model... It is also equipped with 2GB of GDDR5 memory.
EVGA opted for a compact design with a card size of just 145mm. This means it will fit into the most compact gaming platforms. It is cooled by a small heatsink and one fan, and comes in a rather simple, stylish EVGA plastic case.
This is one area where the GTX 1050 has an edge over the RX 460: there are many more compact GTX 1050 models on the market.
You get DisplayPort 1.4, DVI-D and HDMI 2.0b connectors, matching the RX 460 output. No ATX power connectors: This board is fully powered by the PCI-E bus.
GTX 1050 - Performance Benchmarks
Keep in mind that if you add the GTX 1050 to a much older system with slower memory, fewer CPU cores, and a slower disk, your results may vary significantly, especially in the AAA games tested here.
I dropped the standard WoWMooN benchmark and focused on the games the GTX 1050 was designed for. I swapped out Tomb Raider and GTA V for Overwatch and CS: GO, although I kept both Hitman and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor to see how much this card is capable of playing AAA games at medium settings.
The results here are not comparable to our other GPU benchmarks (besides the RX 460) that were performed in High settings and Ultra.
CounterStrike: GO
Today the most simple game on test, CS: GO is a fast-paced shooter played by eSports professionals at the highest level. Almost any graphics card can play it, even the integrated Intel HD graphics. However, in games like this, more frames per second is always better, especially if you have a high quality monitor with a very high refresh rate.
Unsurprisingly, the GTX 1050 achieved excellent 256fps performance in this benchmark, hitting 19% more than the cheaper RX 460.
Overwatch
More challenging than CS: GO but popular, Overwatch is another FPS game that is loaded with particle effects and lighting. I changed it to High to see what you can expect in Full HD.
Again, the GTX 1050 handled Overwatch effortlessly, hitting an average frame rate of 112fps. That's 28% faster than the RX 460 at the same settings. Keep in mind that Overwatch makes very good use of the graphics settings that match your GPU.
Hitman
This GPU is not designed for AAA gaming, but why limit yourself? Hitman is one of the hardest games with built-in benchmarks, so it should push the GTX 1050 to its limits. I ran the test on medium settings to avoid the 2GB memory load. The test was carried out in Direct3D 12 mode, which tends to be preferred by AMD.
The score here was 46 frames per second, about 12% slower than the RX 460. However, this was not a surprise. Running the GTX 1050 in DirectX 11 mode, made for much higher frames per second, well above 55 frames per second.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
The ultimate benchmark is another, slightly more powerful game AAA to test the GPU's ability to handle multiple explosion effects and weather conditions... It ran at medium Full HD settings.
In this final game test The GTX 1050 averaged 79.1 fps, just 9% faster than the RX 460, which narrowed the gap significantly.
3DMark: Fire Strike Extreme
I also ran a synthetic benchmark that showed a serious discrepancy between the GTX 1050 and the RX 460. Nvidia processor coped with a score of 3.201 - 28% faster than the RX 460. This score is a violation and shouldn't affect your purchase, but nevertheless shows that when both cards go out of their bounds, the GTX 1050 seems to do better.
Power consumption
The GTX 1050 has a tiny TDP (Thermal Design Power) of just 75W, which means it draws all of its power from your motherboard. On board our high-end, overclocked PC during the Hitman benchmark, the entire system consumed just 150W; which is 61 watts less than the RX 460.
Should I buy a GTX 1050?
GTX 1050 - best example what Nvida's Pascal architecture has to show. It may not handle incredible benchmark results, but as a replacement component for an old or broken GPU it's fantastic; and it shouldn't require you to upgrade your PSU.
Considering that the price of the GTX 1050 is about 10 thousand rubles, the closest competitor here is the RX 460, which is sold in the range of 12-13 thousand rubles. I usually just talk about buying the most expensive GPU you can afford. But in this case, the performance increase offered by the GTX 1050 outweighs its higher price tag.
We are all watching with interest the battle between AMD and NVIDIA on the market graphic solutions, especially in the top segment. But often, most users are limited to simpler options. And if we talk about the domestic market, then the most popular models are below the $ 200 bar. Updates here do not happen as often as in the older segment, but over the past year several new models have been released. We have previously considered different variants budget graphics cards NVIDIA Pascal based on GP107 and a new product from AMD in the person of Radeon RX 460. Now let's put them all together, compare with previous generations of video cards and more powerful solutions. Let's take a look at what old and new models with different memory sizes are capable of, and how they cope with new games.
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce GTX 1050, which have recently entered the market, are at the forefront of our benchmarks. They will be compared to their direct predecessors and some of AMD's competitors. The tests were carried out at standard frequencies and overclocked, which will allow us to evaluate the full potential of all graphics accelerators. For clarity, middle-class solutions have been added to the testing, so to speak, the younger of the older ones - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB and Radeon RX 470 8GB, which are tested only in nominal value.
Let's take a quick look at the features of all video cards.
Test participants
GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
The younger video card based on the GP106 graphics processor, which has lost some of the computing units and received a small amount of video memory of 6 GB. This series is featured in ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1060 3GB testing.
The operating frequencies have been adjusted to be close to the Boost at 1860 MHz. According to rare reviews of reference cards, simple versions of the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB work at about these frequencies under normal conditions.
In this case, the Boost at 1860 MHz was unstable, with some deviations to lower and big side(up to 1873 MHz). The effective frequency of GDDR5 memory is 8 GHz. Overclocking was not used for older video cards, since they initially outperform the rest of the participants and will show a large margin even at the initial frequencies.
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB
An older video card based on the GP107 graphics core with 768 CUDA stream processors. Introduced MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X 4G. Equipped with 4GB of 7GHz GDDR5 memory.
Based on the first review of the simple version, the frequencies have been adjusted so that the Boost is slightly above 1600 MHz. as a result, the Boost operating range was from 1633 MHz to 1658 MHz.
We managed to overclock the video card up to 1474 MHz at the base frequency (the standard value is 1290 MHz) with a peak Boost up to 1936 MHz. In the load, the main operating frequency range of Boost was 1898-1924 MHz. The memory was overclocked to 8088 MHz.
GeForce GTX 1050 2GB
Junior video card based on the GP107 graphics core with 640 CUDA stream processors. ASUS Expedition GeForce GTX 1050 introduced.
The video card operates strictly at the recommended frequencies. With a base core of 1354 MHz, Boost peaks up to 1658 MHz. Real frequencies are slightly higher than 1600 MHz, which is quite consistent with the frequency level of the Ti-version. The memory still runs at 7GHz but has been reduced to 2GB.
Overclocking at the base frequency of 1544 MHz with Boost up to 1848 MHz, but the real frequencies are closer to 1700 MHz. The final overclocked memory frequency is 8079 MHz. Full details in the corresponding ASUS Expedition review.
GeForce GTX 960 2GB
The video card is based on the previous generation GM206 Maxwell processor. Operates with 1024 stream processors. This card is represented by EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SuperSC ACX 2.0+ with 2GB of memory.
The frequencies are lowered to the level of the reference samples. Boost cores at a stable 1270 MHz mark, which does not require any additional illustrations. Effective memory frequency 7012 MHz. Overclocking to 1347 MHz at baseline with a stable Boost of 1510 MHz, the memory frequency increased to 8100 MHz. GPU operating voltage increased by 20mV.
GeForce GTX 950 2GB
A video card based on a stripped-down GM206 core with 768 stream processors. Introduced EVGA GeForce GTX 950 FTW ACX 2.0 with Clocked Clocks.
The declared base frequency of the core is 1024 MHz, Boost is stabilized at the level of 1270 MHz. Effective memory frequency 6610 MHz, volume 2 GB. Overclocking 1263 MHz core basic level with a stable Boost 1515 MHz, memory overclocking 8100 MHz.
Radeon RX 470 8GB
Representative of the new Polaris family. The standard version is equipped with a stripped-down GPU version and 4 GB of video memory. We had to make do with the 8GB version, which is unlikely to have a big impact on the results, since in the heaviest games the settings were below the maximum level. Some additional benefits from 8 GB are possible, but only in a small number of test applications.
According to the standard specifications, the frequency of the video card should be 1200/7000 MHz for the core and memory. Taking into account the floating frequencies on the older Polaris, in this case, a minimum adjustment was made below the maximum, to the level of 1190 MHz. We managed to overclock our copy to 1310/7740 MHz.
Characteristics of the tested video cards
| Video adapter | GeForce GTX 1060 3GB | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 960 | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon RX 470 8GB | Radeon R9 270X | Radeon RX 460 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | GP106 | GP107 | GP107 | GM206 | GM206 | Polaris 10 | Curacao | Polaris 11 |
| Number of transistors, mln.pcs | 4400 | 3300 | 3300 | 2940 | 2940 | 5700 | 2800 | 3000 |
| Process technology, nm | 16 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 28 | 14 | 28 | 14 |
| Core area, sq. mm | 200 | 132 | 132 | 228 | 228 | 232 | 212 | n / a |
| Number of stream processors | 1152 | 768 | 640 | 1024 | 768 | 2048 | 1280 | 896 |
| Number of texture units | 72 | 48 | 40 | 64 | 48 | 128 | 80 | 56 |
| Number of rendering units | 48 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Core frequency, MHz | 1506-1708 | 1290-1392 | 1354-1455 | 1126-1178 | 1024-1188 | 926-1206 | 1050 | 1090-1200 |
| Memory bus, bit | 192 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 256 | 256 | 128 |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 | GDDR5 | GDDR5 | GDDR5 | GDDR5 | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory frequency, MHz | 8000 | 7012 | 7012 | 7010 | 6610 | 6600 | 5600 | 7000 |
| Memory size, MB | 3072 | 4096 | 2048 | 2048 | 2048 | 8192 | 2048 | 4096 |
| Supported DirectX Version | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11.2 | 12 |
| Interface | PCI-E 3.0 | PCI-E 3.0 | PCI-E 3.0 | PCI-E 3.0 | PCI-E 3.0 | PCI-E 3.0 | PCI-E 3.0 | PCI-E 3.0 |
| Power, W | 120 | 75 | 75 | 120 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 75 |
Test stand
The test bench configuration is as follows:
- processor: Intel Core i7-6950X (3, [email protected], 1 GHz);
- cooler: Noctua NH-D15 (two NF-A15 PWM fans, 140 mm, 1300 rpm);
- motherboard: MSI X99S MPower (Intel X99);
- memory: G.Skill F4-3200C14Q-32GTZ (4x8 GB, DDR4-3200, CL14-14-14-35);
- system drive: Intel SSD 520 Series 240GB (240 GB, SATA 6Gb / s);
- additional disk: Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 (1 TB, SATA 3Gb / s, 7200 rpm);
- power supply unit: Seasonic SS-750KM (750 W);
- monitor: ASUS PB278Q (2560x1440, 27 ″);
- operating system: Windows 10 Pro x64;
- GeForce driver: NVIDIA GeForce 375.95;
- GeForce GTX 1060 driver: NVIDIA GeForce 376.19;
- Radeon driver: AMD Crimson 16.11.4;
- Radeon RX 470 driver: AMD Crimson 16.12.1.
All tests were conducted at 1920x1080 with maximum graphics settings or settings that provided over 30 fps. Learn more about the settings in each application and test method below.
Testing technique
Battlefield 4
Testing was carried out in the first mission after blowing up the wall. Jogging over a small area with dense vegetation was repeated before descending to a large construction site. Six repetitions. Frame rate measured at Fraps help.
All graphics options on Ultra, MSAA multisampling in 4x mode.
Battlefield 1
Testing was carried out by replaying a small game episode at the beginning of the Cape Helles mission, where the assault on Gallipoli is played out. Fighters land under heavy artillery fire, and with heavy explosions, performance sags more than in most other game moments. Seven repetitions were performed.
Selected Ultra-quality, disabled video memory limitation. Tested in DirectX 11 using Fraps.
Testing was carried out at the beginning of the mission "Black Sky" in a scene where the hero must get out of a vehicle that has collapsed on a building, kill enemies who have jumped onto the cockpit, and shoot other opponents.
The maximum quality of all available graphic parameters with SMAA T2x anti-aliasing. In the post-processing section, Filmic effects and grain are lowered to an average level, which provides a clearer, pleasing picture.
Dark souls 3
The walk through the previously cleaned first location at the very beginning of the game was repeated six times.
Maximum graphics quality selected. Additionally, the dynamic quality change parameter is disabled.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Instead of the built-in bechnmak, a manual testing method was used. For this, one of the most difficult episodes with greenhouses was chosen, through which the hero makes his way after the death of Talos Rooker's character. At least seven repetitions were performed.
The selected profile is "Very High" quality. Additionally, the effect of motion blur and chromatic aberration is disabled.
Fallout 4
Testing was done with Fraps right after leaving the hideout at the start of the game. We took a short walk through the surroundings with an abundance of vegetation and rich rays of light. Scenes with this environment will cause the most noticeable performance degradations. The procedure is shown below.
Six repetitions. Profile selected maximum quality graphics, HBAO + shading is additionally involved.
Far cry primal
Testing was carried out in the built-in gaming benchmark, which was run five times for each video card. The profile of the highest quality graphics with standard textures is selected.
Forza horizon 3
The first buggy race was chosen for testing, where we catch up with a car suspended from a helicopter. The race takes place on a challenging track with varied terrain and rich vegetation. This is a rather difficult track for video cards, which will allow us to fully assess the capabilities of rivals in this game. Frame rate measured using Mirillis Action! from the start of the race to the final. The race is long, so only four reps were performed.
Maximum selected high quality(High), active anti-aliasing FXAA and completely disabled MSAA, maximum quality of anisotropic filtering.
Gears of War 4
The built-in game bechnmark was used, which was run 6-7 times.
Ultra graphics quality selected, active additional functions DirectX 12 (Async Compute).
Grand theft auto 5
The built-in benchmark was used for testing. Average fps was calculated as the average value for all test scenes. The minimum fps for the entire time of the benchmark was recorded using Fraps. Five repetitions.
All the main parameters of the graphics at the maximum. Simple anti-aliasing FXAA is active. Options included additional settings, the distance of loading detailed objects (Extended Distance Scaling) and the item "length of shadows" (Extended Shadows Distance) + 100% to the base level.
Just Cause 3
A short walk was taken, during which a car was blown up in order to partially simulate a typical game situation. Seven repetitions were performed for each video card. If there was a large scatter in the final data, additional retries were performed.
Maximum graphics quality is set, all additional effects are active, anti-aliasing in SMAA T2x mode.
Mafia 3
A small game segment was replayed during the "Find Baku" mission, where you need to infiltrate the base of the Haitian group. Visually, this episode is not pretty, but it sags well in performance, which is why it was chosen for testing. Seven replays on each video card.
The selected graphics quality is medium. Disabled motion blur, the quality of anti-aliasing is minimal.
Metro: Last Light
Five runs of the built-in benchmark at maximum graphics settings.
Shadow warrior 2
Testing was carried out at the beginning of the game on the first location with lush vegetation. We took a short walk, and the frame rate was measured by Fraps. 6-7 repetitions were performed.
The selected profile is Ultra-quality at a resolution of 1920x1080.
Titanfall 2
Testing was done with Fraps at the start of the first mission after the prologue. A certain sequence of actions was carried out in a large location with a difficult landscape. Six to seven reps on each video card. With a small amount of memory and unstable results, two approaches were performed with that many runs.
The maximum quality of all graphic parameters is selected, including the "insane" quality of textures. Additionally, Adaptive Resolution is disabled, which provides a fixed value of 1920x1080, regardless of the load on the GPU.
A walk was performed along a certain route near the road that runs from the caves, from which the hero at the beginning of the game escapes from the Helgen fortress. New system lighting significantly degrades performance, so the morning time is specially selected so that there is a clearly pronounced effect of volumetric lighting with rays.
Ultra profile selected with standard TAA.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Testing was done using Fraps. Fps was measured during a trip on the road to the village of Bely Sad. Five repetitions.
Selected maximum graphics quality with some edits. In the main section, the HairWorks technology is disabled, the rest of the parameters are in the "beyond" mode. In the post-processing section, only glows, light rays ("light shafts"), anti-aliasing and SSAO shading are included.
Tom clancy "s the division
The built-in performance test was run seven times.
The selected profile of the highest quality graphics without additional edits.
Watch dogs 2
Testing was carried out immediately after the opening episode, when the hero goes out to the big city. We made a short run through the territory of the residential area.
The selected quality profile is Very High without any additional edits.
3DMark Fire Strike
3DMark Time Spy
New benchmark for DirectX 12, launched with default settings.
Energy consumption
The results are given according to the results of measurements in five appendices:
- Far cry Primal
- Gears of War 4;
- Grand Theft auto 5;
- Metro: Last Light;
- Tom clancy "s The division.
The peak values during each run were taken into account, from which the average peak for the individual tests was calculated, and then the overall average value was calculated. The data were taken using a Cost Control 3000 instrument.
Test results
Battlefield 4
Let's start by examining the results in Battlefield 4. All NVIDIA representatives have good results here. The GeForce GTX 950 with initial clocks bypasses the Radeon R9 270X. The GeForce GTX 1050 is almost as good as the GeForce GTX 960, which is weaker than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. The overall difference between all of them is small. It is pleasant to note that the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is only slightly inferior to the Radeon RX 470. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is far ahead of all. After overclocking, the GeForce GTX 960 catches up with the Radeon RX 470, and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti shows even higher frame rates. The weaker of all in par and in overclocking is the Radeon RX 460.
Battlefield 1
In the new Battlefield 1, video adapters show different results, but we must take into account that all tests were carried out before the major December update, which sharply reduced the performance in the game. The game is more demanding in terms of memory, using more than 3 GB. This factor tends to equalize all 2 GB solutions. There is a slight difference between the GeForce GTX 1050 and the GeForce GTX 960, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti has a serious advantage over its predecessor in 23-28%. The large memory capacity brings the Radeon RX 460 on a par with the Radeon R9 270X, the minimum lag behind the GeForce GTX 1050. The outsider this time is the GeForce GTX 950, although in overclocking it is almost as good as the accelerated Radeon. Overclocking the GeForce GTX 1050 gives an increase of 10%, and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti improves its performance by 12% with increasing frequencies. No one can catch up with the GeForce GTX 1060 or the Radeon RX 470.
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
Infinite Warfare has an insatiable appetite for video memory and is capable of downloading not only 4 GB, but all 8 GB. At the same time, 4 GB is really enough for a Full HD game, with a smaller volume, the detailed textures of some objects are not loaded, and the picture loses in quality. Therefore, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon RX 460 have clear advantages over their comrades, which are not expressed in numbers. If we talk about the results, then the junior representatives of AMD are approximately on a par with the GeForce GTX 1050. Between the latter and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, the difference is up to 15%. The Ti version wins about 6-10% over the GeForce GTX 960 with less memory. Overclocking accelerates the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti by 14%, the performance gain of the GeForce GTX 1050 is less than 10%.
Dark souls 3
A slight advantage of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti over the GeForce GTX 960 in the nominal value and equal overclocking performance. GeForce GTX 1050 is faster than GeForce GTX 950 at standard frequencies, but overclocking brings the old man forward. The Radeon R9 270X is slightly faster than the GeForce GTX 950, and the Radeon RX 460 is in last place in the ranking.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Another game with serious memory requirements. In Mankind Divided, we see a difference of about 7% between the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and the GeForce GTX 960 in average frame rate, with a gap of 18% in minimum fps. But it is clear that when comparing video adapters with the same memory capacity of 4 GB, the difference would be noticeably smaller. GeForce GTX 1050 is inferior to the older Ti-companion by 20-33% in performance. The youngest newcomer outperforms the GeForce GTX 950 in the nominal value and is slightly inferior to it in overclocking. The Radeon R9 270X is on par with the GeForce GTX 1050, and the Radeon RX 460 comes in last despite the large amount of memory.
Let's test video cards with the same quality settings in DirectX 12.
The situation is changing. All 2GB memory solutions are experiencing significant bottlenecks and significant performance degradation. But on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4 GB, the drop is minimal, the GeForce GTX 1060 with 3 GB does not. But AMD video adapters with a large volume even get a few percent acceleration. As a result, the Radeon RX 460 is faster than the Radeon R9 270X, GeForce GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 960.
Fallout 4
Weak advantage of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti over GeForce GTX 960 in Fallout 4. 12-13% weaker than GeForce GTX 1050, whose results are slightly better than those of Radeon R9 270X and GeForce GTX 960. In last place is Radeon RX 460. When overclocked, video adapters GTX series 900 slightly outperform their successors due to a larger gain in frequencies.
Far cry primal
In the latest game in the Far Cry series, the GeForce GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 960 have identical performance, and the Ti variant is 9-11% faster. The Radeon R9 270X turns out to be slightly better than the GeForce GTX 1050, but the Radeon RX 460 again loses to everyone. Increasing the frequencies gives the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti an additional 12-15% acceleration.
Forza horizon 3
The alignment of forces in Forza Horizon 3 is different from the usual. The game is extremely sensitive to the amount of video memory. The gap between the two versions of the GeForce GTX 1050 is huge, the older Ti version is 40% faster. It should be noted that among the solutions for 2 GB, the GeForce GTX 1050 has the best performance. Suddenly, the Radeon RX 460 with 4 GB of memory is powerful - this participant is second only to the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and is even able to catch up with the competitor by increasing the frequencies.
Gears of War 4
More than 4 GB of video memory is used by Gears of War 4, but the game engine skillfully uses the available resources, and the amount of memory is not critical. As a result, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti has a slight advantage over the GeForce GTX 960 with less memory. GeForce GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 950 are equal, both better than AMD's junior competitors. It should be noted that the problem with muddy textures also occurs here, although it is much less pronounced in comparison with Infinite Warfare. There is a 25% difference between the two new products based on the GP107, which cannot be compensated for by overclocking the junior video adapter.
Grand theft auto 5
Over 3.3 GB at 1920x1080 uses the latest GTA with simple FXAA. Radeon RX 460 with 4GB minimum fps better Radeon R9 270X and GeForce GTX 950, although weaker on average. The GeForce GTX 1050 is almost as good as the GeForce GTX 960, and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is 11% faster than its brother in average frame rates with a difference of up to 35% in the minimum. Overclocking strengthens the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti's lead. The younger partner after overclocking is equal to the forced GeForce GTX 950 - both are faster than the competitors from AMD.
Just Cause 3
In Just Cause 3, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce GTX 960 have identical results, 14% weaker than the GeForce GTX 1050. The latter is close to the Radeon R9 270X and better than the GeForce GTX 950 with the Radeon RX 460. GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce GTX 960 remain equal and during overclocking, and the GeForce GTX 950 slightly outperforms the GeForce GTX 950 due to a larger increase in frequencies.
Mafia 3
The third part of Mafia, after recent updates, has noticeably accelerated, and now even the youngest participants give out about 30 fps, which was impossible at the start of the game. GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is 5% faster than GeForce GTX 960 and 12-14% better than GeForce GTX 1050. Unfortunately, the video adapter GeForce GTX 1060 with the selected quality settings has not been tested, but according to the materials of another article it is clear that it will be faster than the Radeon RX 470. Traditionally, the Radeon RX 460 is in the last place, and the Radeon R9 270X is slightly inferior to the GeForce GTX 1050.
Metro: Last Light
In Last Light, the minimum advantage of the GeForce GTX 1050 over the GeForce GTX 950 and almost equal results for the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and the GeForce GTX 960. The last places in the rating are shared by the junior AMD participants. Overclocking accelerates the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti by 13%, and the younger partner new series benefits from increasing frequencies up to 9%.
Shadow warrior 2
Similar performance metrics for GeForce GTX 1050, GeForce GTX 950 and Radeon R9 270X in Shadow Warrior 2. Last place for Radeon RX 460. GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is 15-20% faster than its brother, the gain over GeForce GTX 960 is minimal. In overclocking, the predecessors of the GTX 900 series take it out again and outrun newcomers.
Titanfall 2
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti outperforms the GeForce GTX 960 in Titanfall 2 by a few percent. The GeForce GTX 1050 is 20-25% weaker than the older one, with a slight advantage over the GeForce GTX 950. AMD representatives have not gone far from the younger version on the GP107. The game loads under 4 GB, but the difference between video cards with different capacities is not as great as in some other applications. When overclocked, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and the GeForce GTX 960 are equal.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
V updated game Skyrim junior solutions from AMD are outperformed by the GeForce GTX 950, and even faster than the GeForce GTX 1050. The older companion with the Ti index demonstrates a 13% advantage over the junior video adapter based on the GP107. Less than 5% loses to the successor GeForce GTX 960, in overclocking they are equal.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti does a decent job with the Witcher 3 at graphics settings close to maximum level... There are drawdowns though, so overclocking is indispensable. 4% weaker than the GeForce GTX 960, and the GeForce GTX 1050 is inferior to the partner by up to 18%. The latter maintains equality with its rivals from AMD, overtaking the GeForce GTX 950. When overclocked, we see how the four junior participants demonstrate the closest results, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce GTX 960 outperform them by 15-20%.
Tom clancy "s the division
The video cards were tested at different times. And as the update progressed, the game didn't work with Fraps at some point. As a result, we limited ourselves only to the average frequency data that the gaming benchmark produces.
In The Division new GeForce The GTX 1050 Ti does not manage to outperform the GeForce GTX 960. But the GeForce GTX 1050 retains a slight advantage over the GeForce GTX 950, although it is inferior in overclocking to its predecessor. The difference between the two versions of the GeForce GTX 1050 is more than 15%. Younger AMD representatives are weaker than the GeForce GTX 1050.
Watch dogs 2
At the time of testing in Watch Dogs, we did not have all the video cards on hand, so the GeForce GTX 1050 is missing in the tests. All tests were carried out with new drivers from AMD and NVIDIA.
The GeForce GTX 950 feels a little more confident than the Radeon R9 270X and Radeon RX 460, although 2GB memory is not enough even for Very High mode. GeForce GTX 950 is 16-18% more productive. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti outperforms the GeForce GTX 960 by 9-13%. Overclocking strengthens the position of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and even allows the lag from the Radeon RX 470 to be reduced to 8-12%.
3DMark Fire Strike
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is 4% faster than GeForce GTX 960. The advantage of the GeForce GTX 1050 over the GeForce GTX 950 is about 5%. The Radeon R9 270X acts as a competitor to the GeForce GTX 1050 in the face value and when overclocked.
3DMark Time Spy
The situation changes in the new DirectX 12 benchmark. The Radeon RX 460 outperforms the Radeon R9 270X and demonstrates results at the level of the GeForce GTX 1050. They are 28% faster than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, this gap is clearly due to the large amount of memory.
Energy consumption
The lowest power consumption figures are for systems with GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce GTX 1050, slightly higher for the Radeon RX 460. GeForce GTX 960 and GeForce GTX 950 outperform the Radeon R9 270X, which is quite expected.
conclusions
According to the results of testing, the graphics accelerator GeForce GTX 1050 Ti can be called the direct successor of the GeForce GTX 960. At standard frequencies, the beginner is often several percent faster, and somewhere he demonstrates a more significant gap. But the maximum benefit comes from the large amount of memory. Sometimes the old video adapter turns out to be better, and when overclocked, it often comes out ahead. But if we talk about overclocking, then we must take into account the good potential of the EVGA models, which represented the old series. So the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB is definitely more interesting than the GeForce GTX 960 2GB, but should be somewhere on par with the GeForce GTX 960 4GB. In such a situation, it is clear that the main potential of the novelty is associated with high clock frequencies, which compensate for a smaller number of computing units. At the same time, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the most economical solution in its class, which is very nice.
The GeForce GTX 1050 demonstrates a stable advantage over the GeForce GTX 950, although it can be weaker in overclocking. But even here a lot depends on the potential of each instance. From the MSI Gaming GeForce GTX 1050, we would expect better performance and parity with the GeForce GTX 950 after overclocking. But tight power limits will not allow you to squeeze the most out of graphics core many simple GeForce GTX 1050. In opposition to Radeon RX 460, GeForce GTX 1050 is in the lead in most applications. Although sometimes Radeon goes ahead and demonstrates results that are not available for new NVIDIA products. This is noticeable in games with high requirements for video memory and under Direct 12, which is most clearly manifested in Forza Horizon 3, the results are very indicative in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. Nevertheless, the Radeon RX 460 looks rather ambiguous against the background of the competitor.
The performance difference between GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce GTX 1050 varies greatly depending on the specific application. Somewhere it is less than 15%, and sometimes 30% or more. The Ti version is most advantageous in games with high memory requirements. And in general, the situation is such that for a resolution of 1920x1080 it is now desirable to have a video card with 4 GB, even for not the highest graphics settings. If you are willing to sacrifice a little quality, then the purchase savings are simple GeForce video cards The GTX 1050 without the Ti index is quite justified. Excellent budget option would be a version of the GeForce GTX 1050 with 4 GB of video memory. Perhaps such models will be presented in the future by some manufacturers. But even now, the 2GB GeForce GTX 1050 looks like the best buy for its price point, as these cards are offered at or below GeForce GTX 950 prices. The situation is similar with the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce GTX 960, which leaves no doubt about the choice of new models.
The next in the hierarchy AMD and NVIDIA video cards demonstrate a significant advantage over the reviewed models. This is clear from the beginning, and our testing only once again confirmed this fact. Compensate for the lag behind the most simple versions The GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon RX 470 are beyond the power of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. Actually, solutions based on GPU GP107 do not pretend to be like that. A large gap has formed between budget and mid-range solutions, but this was the case in the past generation as well.
Let's supplement the above data with a small video cut of gaming moments from different test applications on a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with standard frequencies. All graphics settings correspond to those used for comparative testing... DirectX 11 games are accompanied by parameter monitoring from MSI Afterburner and Fraps. DirectX 12 games include in-game monitoring tools (top-right or bottom-right corner of the frame).
Top solutions of the GeForce line were presented later. For the announcement of the new Pascal microarchitecture in 2016, the green corporation chose Return trip presenting first top solutions... And now the time has come for the "Pascal" of the lower price segment.
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti at the base contains a full-fledged graphics processor, code-named GP107, manufactured using a 14nm process technology, with 768 CUDA cores, 48 texture units and 32 rasterization units. The specified chip is the first GPU produced by Samsung, as part of a recently launched partnership with NVIDIA.
The heat dissipation factor (TDP) for the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is 75 watts. If we consider that the performance of the video card in question is at the level or slightly exceeds that of a TDP of 120 W, then we see another serious step forward in the performance-heat dissipation combination. The manufacturer's recommended system power requirements are 300 watts.
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti supports Multi-Projection, NVIDIA Ansel, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA GameStream, Vulkan API, OpenGL 4.5, and Microsoft DirectX 12 API. There is no support for modes and VR Ready.
It is logical to assume that the novelty is, most likely, the successor to the one mentioned above, rather than. Nevertheless, consider specifications these three models together.
As mentioned above, in gaming and the novelty shows performance at the model level or even surpasses it. At FullHD resolution, demanding games from 2016-17 will mostly run at medium-high settings with a fairly acceptable frame rate.
Testing the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti in games
The following stand configuration was used for testing:
- Intel Core i5-6600 processor,
- motherboard ASUS Maximus VIII Extreme,
- RAM G.Skill 16 GB,
- SSD Plextor PX-256M6Pro,
- Corsair AX1500i power supply unit,
- operating room Windows system 10 (64 Bit),
- version NVIDIA drivers GeForce: 375.95.
We put the test results in a table. The average value of the received FPS is indicated 
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In conclusion, we will add that we will not see a reference version from NVIDIA, since it simply will not be available. But partners promise many models with their own designs. It is assumed that there will be plenty to choose from. At the time of the start of sales, the manufacturer's recommended price for the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is $ 139 for the United States and 10,490 rubles for Russia. Probably the price in Russia will be higher than the recommended one, but nevertheless, if manufacturers manage to keep the bar with a “democratic” price tag, then this model will be an excellent solution for quiet, economical systems that do not pretend to have serious gaming ambitions.
NVIDIA today announced entry-level graphics cards based on the 14nm GP107 Pascal architecture. Models GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce GTX 1050 will be of interest to gamers who are ready to spend $ 100-200 to buy a video card. Let's see what, according to the Californians, the basic game graphics should be at the end of 2016. The first to come to our review was a curious model from the new ASUS EXPEDITION line - ASUS EX-GTX1050TI-4G.
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce GTX 1050
Having partially satisfied the demand of the most demanding gamers, NVIDIA is ready to expand its new solutions based on Pascal into the most popular segment. Entry-grade video cards are very popular. it entrance ticket into the world of big games, therefore for developers discrete graphics it is extremely important to control, which may not be the most profitable in terms of profit, but strategically important section of the graphics front.
Some potential buyers will upgrade their ancient graphics card, hoping to get a progressive, economical and more productive solution at a reasonable price. Someone just decided to buy a discrete adapter, until now relying solely on integrated graphics. Someone could barely distinguish from family budget the amount for an entry-level device, and someone, due to personal convictions, is simply not ready to spend more than $ 200 on a video card. In all these and many similar cases, it is important for manufacturers to "lend a shoulder", to enter a position and make an offer that cannot be refused. Ultimately, the manufacturer solves several problems at once. First, it makes money. Yes, relatively small, but this is a mass market, and therefore the volumes are incomparable with the supply of expensive models. Secondly, it is an excellent opportunity to increase its own market share, which is important for any company, especially in the face of intense competition between the two main players. Thirdly, this is the most reliable way to get adherents of their products, who, having received a positive experience, will probably prefer the product of the same manufacturer next time, and perhaps it will be a device of a higher class. Therefore, entry-class video cards are important and none of the developers hide it.
NVIDIA officially announced the new entry-level graphics cards back on October 18th, so the technical specifications of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce GTX 1050 are already well known to us. Both models use the new 14nm GP107 chip. It is a very compact chip with a die area of only 132 mm², which at the same time contains about 3.3 billion transistors. The new technical process allows to significantly increase the density of the elements. For comparison, the GM107 chip used for the GeForce GTX 750 Ti is even slightly larger - 148 mm², but includes only 1.87 billion transistors. The long-awaited transition from 28 nm to 14 nm is very appropriate here.
In the case of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, the GPU includes 768 compute units, 48 texture units, and 32 rasterizers. For the GTX 1050, a somewhat simplified version of the GP107 is used - 640 calculators, 40 texture units and 32 rasterization units. In both cases, the processors have access to all graphic technologies used for older Pascal based models. The only exception here is the ability to work in SLI mode, which is not available for basic discrete NVIDIA graphics.
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce GTX 1050 | Radeon RX 460 | Radeon RX 470 | |
| Crystal name | GP107 | GP107 | Baffin | Ellesmere |
| Manufacturing process, nm | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Crystal area, mm² | 132 | 132 | 123 | 232 |
| Number of transistors, billion | 3,3 | 3,3 | 3,0 | 5,7 |
| GPU clock frequency, MHz | 1290/1392 | 1354/1455 | 1090/1200 | 926/1206 |
| Number of stream processors | 768 | 640 | 896 | 2048 |
| Number of texture units | 48 | 40 | 56 | 128 |
| Number of ROP units | 32 | 32 | 16 | 32 |
| Memory (type, volume), MB | GDDR5, 4096 | GDDR5, 2048 | GDDR5, 2048/4096 | GDDR5, 4096 |
| Memory bus, bit | 128 | 128 | 128 | 256 |
| Effective clock frequency of memory, MHz | 7008 | 7008 | 7000 | 6600 |
| Memory bandwidth, GB / s | 112,1 | 112,1 | 112 | 211,2 |
| Power consumption, W | 75 | 75 | <75 | 120 |
Both new video cards use GDDR5 memory, operating at an effective 7000 MHz. The memory bus is 128 bits, and the final bandwidth in this configuration is 112.1 GB / s. NVIDIA emphasizes that its developers have managed to further improve the compression when transferring color scheme data, which makes it possible to use the available bandwidth of the memory subsystem by about 20% more efficiently than what was available for Maxwell.
For both video cards based on GP107, a thermal package of 75 watts is declared. These adapters do not require additional power to operate. The required power can be provided by the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.
The recommended price for the GeForce GTX 1050 2GB is $ 109. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti model, equipped with 4GB of memory, will be offered from $ 139. The prices are very "tasty", but it should be borne in mind that this cost is relevant for the American market, besides, it is indicated without taxes.
We will only see reference adapters designed by NVIDIA on presentation slides. But, there is no need to regret it. The company's partners have already prepared a huge number of their own options for every taste and wallet. Today we will take a closer look at one of the original versions of the GeForce GTX 1050.
ASUS EX-GTX1050TI-4G
ASUS has presented four modifications of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti at once. At the same time, perhaps the most interesting version came to our review.
This is a representative of a new line - EXPEDITION, the devices of which are positioned by the manufacturer as reliable solutions for intense workloads 24/7. The unmerciful working conditions of iron are rather typical for all kinds of gaming cafes and clubs popular in the Asian region, but those who like to play often and at home can adhere to this mode.
ASUS EX-GTX1050TI-4G has the recommended frequency formula. The base frequency of the GPU is set at 1290 MHz with an average acceleration value of up to 1392 MHz. The video card has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, operating at an effective 7008 MHz.
Contents of delivery
The video card is offered in a compact box. Only the essentials are included in the delivery. An adapter in an antistatic bag, a CD with drivers and software, a quick guide and a coupon with a reminder of bonuses in World of Warships (cruiser Diana and 15 days of premium access).
Design and layout
The external design of ASUS EX-GTX1050TI-4G is simple but not trivial. The adapter body is very similar to a bar of almost regular shape.
The cooling system does not have a very complex configuration. The cooler is based on a rather massive aluminum blank with a non-trivial profile. Heat pipes are not provided for in the design.
The radiator block is blown by a pair of 80mm axial fans with large blades. At the same time, ball bearings are used for the fans, potentially increasing their life.
In the case of the GeForce GTX 1050/1050 Ti, the reference model is a rather arbitrary concept. All manufacturers will offer their own versions of printed circuit boards and cooling systems. In this case, the length of the PCB is 212 mm and it determines the overall dimensions of the video card.
The adapter has a two-slot design. ASUS EX-GTX1050TI-4G does not require additional power to operate, so the corresponding connector is not provided at all. The manufacturer recommends using a 300W or more power supply for a system with a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.
The layout of the interface panel corresponds to the recommended one. There are three digital video outputs that are not attached to the bracket: DVI-D (DL), HDMI and DisplayPort.
In work
In rest mode, the video card works in passive mode. It would seem that an adapter with a relatively simple configuration of the heatsink unit is unlikely to cope with the cooling of the chip, but the results are shown in the corresponding screenshot.
At rest, the GPU frequency drops to 139 MHz at 0.675 V. Therefore, even a modest radiator block is enough to keep the temperature of a tiny economical chip within 30-35 degrees.
After a high gaming load (based on the completion of all tests), the processor temperature at its peak increased to 68 degrees. The fans start to rotate at about 60, and in order to keep the maximum bar, the speed increased to only 900 rpm. At the same time, the video card works almost silently.
Note that during the load, the GPU Boost mechanism in the normal mode increased the clock frequency of the chip to 1695 MHz.
Overclocking
Since the video card is not equipped with a connector for additional power supply, the Power Limit parameter is limited to 100%, and there is no way to adjust the supply voltage, we did not expect any special overclocking results. Nevertheless, it was still interesting to experiment. And our curiosity was rewarded.
Without additional preparations, the base frequency of the GPU was increased to 1541 MHz (+ 19.4%), while the memory instead of the standard 7008 MHz worked quite stably at 7868 MHz (+ 12.3%).
Even after significant overclocking, the temperature of the chip remained within the same limits, as well as the rotational speed of the fans. Additional afterburner noticeably shifted the operating frequencies of the GPU. At its peak, the frequency exceeded 1900 MHz, although the average values were lower - 1750-1850 MHz. But the very fact that the GP107 operates at such frequencies is impressive. And this is on the adapter without additional power supply, increasing voltages and expanding energy limits.
Of course, for serious overclocking, adapter models are still better suited, to which you can additionally supply 75 W via a 12-volt line. Although, first, let's make sure that increasing the GPU frequency improves the performance of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.
Performance
To evaluate the performance of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, we used the current models from the opposing camp - Radeon RX 460 4 GB and Radeon RX 470 4 GB. In addition, the diagrams show the results of the well-deserved GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2 GB, which has long remained the starting point for entry-level gaming systems, as well as the GeForce GTX 960 4 GB, a representative of the Maxwell generation, which recently looked appropriate in mid-range gaming PCs. To stay in the frame of reference for the new NVIDIA solutions, we've also added GeForce GTX 1060 6GB metrics.
The first measurements show that the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB is significantly more productive than the Radeon RX 460, equipped with the same amount of memory. The difference is 25-40% on average. One could say that this is a one-sided game, but here again it is worth recalling that these are not direct competitors at all. A more expensive model from one company turns out to be more productive than a device with a lower price tag from another developer. The situation is quite logical.
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti very easily and naturally unhooked the GeForce GTX 960, leaving no chance for the representative of the previous generation. The advantage of a novelty is often within the range of 10-15%.
Against this background, an almost two-fold advantage over the GeForce GTX 750 Ti looks predictable.
It's hard to compete with the Radeon RX 470 graphics cards based on the GP107. The advantage of 20-35% cannot be compensated even by overclocking. But, if we are talking about the influence of self-tuning, then we note that the increase in the frequencies of the chip and memory provided the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with an increase in the number of frames / s by about 10%. Not much, but quite good considering that it didn't take much effort.
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is a completely different class of devices, so the 70-80% difference in performance is not surprising.
As a result, the graphical hierarchy of actual models is presented in this way. Starting point - Radeon RX 460. Given the results of the GTX 1050 Ti, we can assume that the GeForce GTX 1050 will also be more productive than the base version of AMD. A little higher is the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. Then comes the Radeon RX 470. Curiously, just a few days before the start of sales of new NVIDIA solutions, AMD has adjusted the price of the Radeon RX 460/470, somewhat leveling the situation. For those who want even more, you will have to spend money on a Radeon RX 480 4/8 GB or GeForce GTX 1060 3/6 GB.
Price
Having been pleased with the pleasant American price tag, you should not count on a similar retail price for video cards based on GP107 in Ukraine. According to preliminary data, the recommended starting cost of the reviewed GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB in our market will be about UAH 6,000. (~ $ 230).
Site score
Pros: Performance in its class; 4 GB of memory; very quiet cooling system; overclocking capability; excellent energy efficiency (performance per watt)
Minuses: High starting price
Output: The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB offers very good performance in its class, making it highly recommended for entry-level gaming systems. The video card is noticeably more productive than the Radeon RX 460 while having a similar level of power consumption. However, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is initially positioned as a faster solution. To compete with AMD's base model, the less expensive GeForce GTX 1050 will be used. In any case, the appearance of these models will be an excellent catalyst for the long-awaited changes in the segment of basic discrete graphics. Vivid first impressions of the GP107 device are somewhat blurred by the high starting prices. With a retail price of more than $ 200, such models are more likely to attract restrained interest. Nevertheless, the price factor is extremely important here, so let's hope that the initial boom will soon change the saturation period, followed by a decrease in the cost of video cards. As for the ASUS EX-GTX1050TI-4G itself, it is difficult to make any claims besides the high starting price. Deceptively simple at first glance, the cooling system does an excellent job of its main task. At rest, the video card works in passive mode, and at maximum load, the noise emitted is barely perceptible. If desired, even without additional power supply, the video card can be accelerated by increasing the frequencies of the GPU and memory.
