Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 Vs XFX Radeon HD 7870

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Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050

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Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 vs XFX Radeon HD 7870Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050XFX Radeon HD 7870

Why is GTX 1050 better than XFX Radeon HD 7870?

• 354 MHz faster GPU clock speed?1354 MHzvs1000 MHz
• 11.3 GPixel/s higher pixel rate?43.3 GPixel/svs32 GPixel/s
• 100W lower TDP?75Wvs175W
• 0.3 newer version of OpenGL?4.5vs4.2
• 552 MHz faster memory clock speed?1752 MHzvs1200 MHz
• 2208 MHz higher effective memory clock speed?7008 MHzvs4800 MHz
• 500 million more transistors?3300 millionvs2800 million
• 14 nm smaller semiconductor size?14 nmvs28 nm

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Why is XFX Radeon HD 7870 better than GTX 1050?

• 0.83 TFLOPS higher floating-point performance?2.56 TFLOPSvs1.73 TFLOPS
• 25.8 GTexels/s higher texture rate?80 GTexels/svs54.2 GTexels/s
• 41.9 GB/s more memory bandwidth?154 GB/svs112.1 GB/s
• 128-bit wider memory bus width?256-bitvs128-bit
• 640 more shading units?1280vs640
• 40 more texture mapping units (TMUs)?80vs40
• 3 more displays supported?6vs3
• 1 more DVI outputs?2vs1

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Andrei

3 years ago

9 / 10

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Just right for its selling price.

Andrei

3 years ago

9 / 10

I acquired a Gigabyte GTX 1050 2GB dual fan in March. Honestly, it was a "life-saving" purchase because my main graphics card had damaged (AsRock Phantom RX 570 4GB) and the performance difference I was expecting was honestly different. To my surprise when I started using it, the Gigabyte GTX 1050 had more than decent performance, I personally considered it exceptional for its features and the games I usually play. Here are the system specifications: AMD Athlon 3000G + 2x8GB G.Skill Ripjaws V 2400Mh + Gigabyte GA-A320M + Thermaltake 600W TR2 And here's a list of game performance (obviously looking for the best possible graphical performance, without sacrificing FPS): TheWitcher 3 40 FPS @ 1080p Low CS:GO 154 FPS @ 1080p High GTA V 100 FPS @ 1080p Medium / +100 FPS @ 1080p Low Forza Horizon 5 40 FPS @ 1080p Medium / 60 FPS @ 1080p Low Destiny 2 64 FPS @ 1080p Low PUBG 50 FPS @ 1080p Low Cyberpunk 2077 40 FPS @ 1080p Low + FSR 1.0 Elden Ring 36 FPS @ 1080p Low / 60 FPS @ 720p High Far Cry 6 42 FPS @ 1080p Low + FSR 1.0 / 70 FPS @ 720p High + FSR 1.0 FIFA 22 60 FPS @ 1080p High Fortnite 132 FPS @ 1080p Low God of War 40 FPS @ 1080p Low / 60 FPS @ 1080p Low + FSR 1.0 RDR2 40 FPS @ 900p Low / 60 FPS @ 720p High COD Warzone 65 FPS @ 1080p Low With performance similar to a PS4, I must admit I am satisfied with this graphics card in a future scenario where I have to use it again if my main one fails again. Clearly, it is still up to demanding games, the graphic sacrifice at 720p in games like Elden Ring and RDR2 isn't as severe as to not enjoy the gaming experience. However, if you're looking for an acceptable FPS rate, such a sacrifice is necessary with this particular card.

Pros

• Excellent for eSports
• Compatible with FSR 1.0
• 60 FPS achievable in most games
• Able to play at 1080p in most games
• Low profile and low power usage
• Compact size

Cons

• Resolution and graphics sacrifice in demanding AAA games to maintain stable FPS
• Clearly not designed for modern AAA games
• Not designed for 'hardcore gaming'

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Performance

GPU clock speed

1354 MHz

1000 MHz

The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).GPU turbo

1455 MHz

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When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.pixel rate

43.3 GPixel/s

32 GPixel/s

The number of pixels that can be rendered to the screen every second.floating-point performance

1.73 TFLOPS

2.56 TFLOPS

Floating-point performance is a measurement of the raw processing power of the GPU.texture rate

54.2 GTexels/s

80 GTexels/s

The number of textured pixels that can be rendered to the screen every second.GPU memory speed

1752 MHz

1200 MHz

The memory clock speed is one aspect that determines the memory bandwidth.shading units

640

1280

Shading units (or stream processors) are small processors within the graphics card that are responsible for processing different aspects of the image.texture mapping units (TMUs)

40

80

TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.render output units (ROPs)

32

32

The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.+ Show more +

Memory

effective memory speed

7008 MHz

4800 MHz

The effective memory clock speed is calculated from the size and data rate of the memory. Higher clock speeds can give increased performance in games and other apps.maximum memory bandwidth

112.1 GB/s

154 GB/s

This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.VRAM

2GB

2GB

VRAM (video RAM) is the dedicated memory of a graphics card. More VRAM generally allows you to run games at higher settings, especially for things like texture resolution.GDDR version

GDDR5

GDDR5

Newer versions of GDDR memory offer improvements such as higher transfer rates that give increased performance.memory bus width

128-bit

256-bit

A wider bus width means that it can carry more data per cycle. It is an important factor of memory performance, and therefore the general performance of the graphics card.Supports ECC memory

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Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.

Features

DirectX version

DirectX 12

DirectX 11

DirectX is used in video games, with newer versions supporting better graphics and features. The latest version is DirectX 12 Ultimate, which includes support for ray tracing, mesh shaders, and variable rate shading (VRS).OpenGL version

4.5

4.2

OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.OpenCL version

1.2

1.2

Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.Supports multi-display technology✔GTX 1050✔XFX Radeon HD 7870The graphics card supports multi-display technology. This allows you to configure multiple monitors in order to create a more immersive gaming experience, such as having a wider field of view.load GPU temperature

62 °C

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A lower load temperature means that the card produces less heat and its cooling system performs better.supports ray tracing

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Ray tracing is an advanced light rendering technique that provides more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in games. Supports 3D✔GTX 1050✔XFX Radeon HD 7870Allows you to view in 3D (if you have a 3D display and glasses).supports DLSS

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DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is an upscaling technology powered by AI. It allows the graphics card to render games at a lower resolution and upscale them to a higher resolution with near-native visual quality and increased performance. DLSS is only available on Nvidia GPUs.has FSR4

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AMD's FSR4 is an upscaling technology powered by AI. It allows the graphics card to render games at a lower resolution and upscale them to a higher resolution with near-native visual quality and increased performance. FSR4 relies on specific hardware and is only available on select AMD GPUs.+ Show more +

Ports

has an HDMI output✔GTX 1050✔XFX Radeon HD 7870You can output high definition video and audio to a display. This could be through an HDMI port, Mini HDMI port, or a USB-C port that supports HDMI.HDMI ports

1

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More HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.HDMI version

HDMI 2.0

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Newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.DisplayPort outputs

1

0

Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort.USB-C ports

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With more USB-C ports, you are able to connect more devices/peripherals.DVI outputs

1

2

Allows you to connect to a display using DVI.mini DisplayPort outputs

0

2

Allows you to connect to a display using mini-DisplayPort.

General info

GPU architecture

PascalGigabyte GeForce GTX 1050

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The name of the GPU architecture.release date

9 years ago10/25/2016Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050

13 years ago04/20/2012XFX Radeon HD 7870

The date the product first became available for purchase.Thermal Design Power (TDP)

75W

175W

The thermal design power (TDP) is the maximum amount of power the cooling system needs to dissipate. A lower TDP typically means that it consumes less power.PCI Express (PCIe) version

3

3

Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is a high-speed interface standard for connecting components, such as graphics cards and SSDs, to a motherboard. Newer versions can support more bandwidth and deliver better performance.semiconductor size

14 nm

28 nm

Small semiconductors provide better performance and reduced power consumption. Chipsets with a higher number of transistors, semiconductor components of electronic devices, offer more computational power. A small form factor allows more transistors to fit on a chip, therefore increasing its performance.number of transistors

3300 million

2800 million

A higher transistor count generally indicates a newer, more powerful processor.warranty period

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When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.Has air-water cooling✖GTX 1050

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The graphics card uses a combination of water and air to reduce the temperature of the card. This allows it to be overclocked more, increasing performance.width

172 mm

241 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.+ Show more +

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