NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Benchmark and Specs

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050

The GeForce GTX 1050 is a GPU from NVIDIA released in 2016. This chip has an average gaming score with 1159 points in our GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1050 has 2 GiB of GDDR5 memory, with a total memory bandwidth of 109 GB/s. The memory bus has a width of 128 bits. When choosing a GPU, plan ahead and select a model with enough memory for your needs. High resolutions such as 4K require significantly more memory than 1080p as there is more data to display on the screen.

In terms of clock speed, the GeForce GTX 1050 GPU core runs at a frequency of 1354 MHz and if power and temperature permits, it can boost up to 1455 MHz. The clock runs at a speed called the clock speed. It dictates the number of updates per second that the GPU can process. Overclocking a chip, which means increasing the clock speed will improve the performance. However, thermals and power efficiency may be diminished.

As for rendering API support, the GeForce GTX 1050 supports up to DirectX 12. In addition, in cross-platform titles, OpenGL 4.5 features are supported. Newer APIs are usually more efficient, allowing for better performance in games and better graphical effects.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 has a TDP of 75W, this is the amount of heat energy produced by the chip as a byproduct. The higher the TDP, the more heat is produced.

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