AMD Radeon RX 470 vs Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050: What is the difference?
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AMD Radeon RX 470
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
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54 facts in comparison
AMD Radeon RX 470
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
Why is AMD Radeon RX 470 better than Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050?
- 3.21 TFLOPS higher floating-point performance?
4.94 TFLOPSvs1.73 TFLOPS - 2.17 GPixel/s higher pixel rate?
38.6 GPixel/svs36.43 GPixel/s - 2x more VRAM?
4GBvs2GB - 81.54 GTexels/s higher texture rate?
154.4 GTexels/svs72.86 GTexels/s - 99.1GB/s more memory bandwidth?
211.2GB/svs112.1GB/s - 128bit wider memory bus width?
256bitvs128bit - 1280 more shading units?
2048vs768 - 2400million more transistors?
5700 millionvs3300 million
Why is Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 better than AMD Radeon RX 470?
- 466MHz faster GPU clock speed?
1392MHzvs926MHz - 45W lower TDP?
75Wvs120W - 102MHz faster memory clock speed?
1752MHzvs1650MHz - 408MHz higher effective memory clock speed?
7008MHzvs6600MHz - 312MHz faster GPU turbo speed?
1518MHzvs1206MHz - 0.
8 newer version of OpenCL?
3vs2.2 - 1 more DVI outputs?
1vs0 - 97.8mm narrower?
144.7mmvs242.5mm
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Price comparison
User reviews
Overall Rating
AMD Radeon RX 470
2 User reviews
AMD Radeon RX 470
8.
5/10
2 User reviews
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
2 User reviews
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
6.0/10
2 User reviews
Features
Value for money
9.5/10
2 votes
6.5/10
2 votes
Gaming
8.0/10
2 votes
6.0/10
2 votes
Performance
8.5/10
2 votes
6.0/10
2 votes
Quiet operation
7.0/10
2 votes
10.0/10
2 votes
Reliability
10.0/10
2 votes
6.0/10
2 votes
Performance
GPU clock speed
926MHz
1392MHz
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
GPU turbo
1206MHz
1518MHz
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
pixel rate
38.
6 GPixel/s
36.43 GPixel/s
The number of pixels that can be rendered to the screen every second.
floating-point performance
4.94 TFLOPS
1.73 TFLOPS
Floating-point performance is a measurement of the raw processing power of the GPU.
texture rate
154.4 GTexels/s
72.86 GTexels/s
The number of textured pixels that can be rendered to the screen every second.
GPU memory speed
1650MHz
1752MHz
The memory clock speed is one aspect that determines the memory bandwidth.
shading units
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)
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)
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.
Memory
effective memory speed
6600MHz
7008MHz
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
211.2GB/s
112.1GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
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.
memory bus width
256bit
128bit
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.
version of GDDR memory
Newer versions of GDDR memory offer improvements such as higher transfer rates that give increased performance.
Supports ECC memory
✖AMD Radeon RX 470
✖Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
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 is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenGL version
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenCL version
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
✔AMD Radeon RX 470
✖Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
The 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
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A lower load temperature means that the card produces less heat and its cooling system performs better.
supports ray tracing
✖AMD Radeon RX 470
✖Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
Ray tracing is an advanced light rendering technique that provides more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in games.
Supports 3D
✔AMD Radeon RX 470
✔Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
Allows you to view in 3D (if you have a 3D display and glasses).
supports DLSS
✖AMD Radeon RX 470
✖Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
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 select games.
PassMark (G3D) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Radeon RX 470)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050)
This benchmark measures the graphics performance of a video card. Source: PassMark.
Ports
has an HDMI output
✔AMD Radeon RX 470
✔Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
HDMI ports
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
HDMI 2.0
Newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
DisplayPort outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort.
DVI outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using DVI.
mini DisplayPort outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using mini-DisplayPort.
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RX 470 vs. GTX 1050 Ti: Which Graphics Card is a Better Deal?
The MSI Gaming RX 470 ARMOR OC
You’re in the market for a new GPU and want to spend less than $200. In that case, the main choices would be the GTX 1050 Ti (~$140) from NVIDIA and the RX 470 (~$170) from AMD. Given the differences in price and performance, which of these mid-range graphics cards is the better deal?
Both of these cards use 4 GB of VRAM (there is an RX 470 with 8 GB, but we won’t be looking into that).
A total of 4 GB of VRAM should be great for 1080p gaming up to around mid-2018, when higher-tier games are expected to start using 6-8 GB.
Nowadays, 2 GB of VRAM is sometimes not enough, and even though 3 GB is OK right now, newer games with higher-resolution textures will begin to struggle in the coming year.
The GTX 1050 Ti comes in at a suggested retail price of $140, while the RX 470 starts at $170. Let’s look at how their performance compares. (The RX 470 performance is the next one below the GTX 1050 Ti, highlighted in green on the chart below.)
Source: techpowerup.com GTX 1050 Ti review
TechPowerUp does great analyses, and judging by this summary we can see that the RX 470 is 20-25 percent faster than the GTX 1050 Ti on average. Even in GTA V, a game where AMD cards usually perform around 5 percent worse than their NVIDIA counterparts, the RX 470 is noticeably faster than the 1050 Ti. Furthermore, considering that AMD constantly improves performance on their drivers, the RX 470 is probably even more ahead of the 1050 Ti thanks to the ReLive update.
That brings us to the conclusion that the 1050 Ti is worth the money only if it is under $150. When you’re in the $160 range, the RX 470 would be a much better buy because it’s significantly faster. Spending those extra $10-20 provides a major performance bonus in this price range, as the performance benefits will be very noticeable at roughly 10 FPS on average in-game.
But that doesn’t in any way exclude the 1050 Ti, as it’s a great card for the price, especially because of one major feature: power efficiency.
If you have a pre-built computer with a weak graphics card, then you most likely have a 300W power supply or similarly weak power supply of unknown origins. If your CPU is relatively good, like a SkyLake i3-6100 or even a Sandy Bridge i5-2400, then that’s totally fine for 1080p 60 FPS gaming with the right graphics card.
As we can see in the charts above, the 1050 Ti is roughly 20 percent faster than a GTX 960, the go-to 1080p NVIDIA card of last generation.
The 1050 Ti is much more power-efficient, though, and there are many models that don’t require auxiliary power. This means that it can run off of the PCIe slot power alone, so there’s no need to worry about upgrading the power supply. That makes for a great upgrade to a pre-built system with a low-quality or low-wattage PSU.
But again, if the power supply is already around that 400W range and is at least 80+ bronze-rated, then the RX 470 would be hands-down the better choice. The GTX 1050 Ti is the better choice only when getting the card without any power inputs for a pre-built system with a lower quality power supply.
You can usually find deals on both of these cards. I would recommend avoiding reference-type RX 470s, as those will easily throttle and overheat. A dual-fan card is recommended at the least. $160 or lower is a great deal on the RX 470, especially a good-quality one like the MSI Gaming or ASUS Strix model. $140 for a quality GTX 1050 Ti is also great, but the cooler plays a minor role with this card, as it has top-notch power efficiency.