NVIDIA T550 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
The T550 Mobile has 13% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the T550 Mobile and the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA T550 Mobile GPU
The T550 Mobile is a mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2022. Its TU117 chip that powers the GPU uses the Turing architecture and is fabricated on the 12 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 1,500 MHz memory clock and 64 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 96 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 23 W.
The T550 Mobile has the 203rd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 7.69% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q GPU
The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2018. Its GP107 chip that powers the GPU uses the Pascal architecture and is fabricated on the 14 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,752 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 112.1 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 75 W.
The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q has the 214th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.82% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | T550 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2022 | Q1 2018 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Borderlands 3 | T550 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 81 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 35 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 23 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 17 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 12 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 5 FPS |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon 680M | 6.8 | +39% |
| Radeon RX 5500M | 6.7 | +37% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) | 5.1 | +4% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q | 4.9 | |
| Radeon Pro 560X | 3.1 | -37% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | 3 | -39% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The T550 Mobile has 13% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The T550 Mobile is ranked 203rd with a score of 8,066.5, and the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is ranked 214th with a score of 7,153.5.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the T550 Mobile and the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 560X (Mobile) | 8,211.5 | +2% |
| Quadro P2000 Mobile | 8,148 | +1% |
| T550 Mobile | 8,066.5 | |
| T500 Mobile | 7,995.5 | -1% |
| Radeon RX 460 (Mobile) | 7,792.5 | -3% |
| GeForce GTX 965M | 7,322 | -9% |
| GeForce GTX 870M | 7,156 | -11% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q | 7,153.5 | -11% |
| Quadro K5100M | 6,880 | -15% |
| Radeon R9 M390 (Mac Edition) | 6,819 | -15% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | T550 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 1,928 (+19.38%) | 1,615 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 2,066 (+17.82%) | 1,753.5 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 33,218.5 | 35,392 (+6.54%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 4,890 | 5,649.5 (+15.53%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 8,160 (+11.06%) | 7,347.5 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 189.2 (+72.79%) | 109.5 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | -- | 4,071 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | -- | 288 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 70.2 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | -- | 65 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | T550 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | TU117 | GP107 |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Process Size | 12 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 4,700 million | 3,300 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | T550 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 Gb/s | 112.1 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,752 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 1,024 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | T550 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 23 W | 75 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | T550 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 1,024 | 640 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 16 | 5 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 64 | 40 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,065 MHz | 1,000 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,665 MHz | 1,139 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | T550 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 53.28 GPixel/s | 18.22 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 106.6 GTexel/s | 45.56 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 3.41 TFLOPS | 1,458 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 106.6 GFLOPS | 45.56 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | T550 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.