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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

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7,153.57% of 104,937

The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q has 7% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

Performance per dollar

We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Specs at a glance
Memory4 GB GDDR5
Slots--
TDP75 W
Release DateQ1 2018
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Summary

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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.

InfoValue
ManufacturerNVIDIA
ArchitecturePascal
Market SegmentMobile
Release DateQ1 2018
Production StatusEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q 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.

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Cost Per FrameLower is better
Low - 720p81 FPS--
Medium - 1080p35 FPS--
High - 1080p23 FPS--
Ultra - 1080p17 FPS--
QHD - 1440p12 FPS--
4K UHD - 2160p5 FPS--
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q's average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Compare Cost Per Frame

GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q's 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.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
7,153.57% of 104,937

The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q has 7% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is ranked 214th with a score of 7,153.5.

Performance per dollar

We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Compare Value For Money

GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkValue
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,615
3DMark Time Spy Score
1,753.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
35,392
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
5,649.5
3DMark 11 Performance Score
7,347.5
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Processor Details

General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecValue
CodenameGP107
ArchitecturePascal
Process Size14 nm
Transistors3,300 million

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecValue
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)75 W
OutputsDevice Dependent

Memory Details

Memory specifications like its 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.

SpecValue
Memory Size4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bandwidth112.1 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,752 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit
L1 Cache48 KB
L2 Cache1,024 KB

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.

SpecValue
CUDA Cores640
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)5
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)40
Render Output Units (ROP)16
Core Clock Speed1,000 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)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.

SpecValue
Pixel Fill Rate18.22 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate45.56 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1,458 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance45.56 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecValue
DirectX12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.0
OpenGL4.6
Shader Model6.7

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.