MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G vs GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G differences in specs

Comparison of MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G operates at a base clock speed of 1.354 GHz and has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G operates at a base clock speed of 1.354 GHz and has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at 308 g and -- respectively. The TDP of the MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G is 75 W, while that of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G is 75 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G

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Higher clock speed

1.354 GHz 1.199 GHz+ 2 %

Around 11% better clock speed

Top features of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 2GB AMD Radeon RX 560 (16 CU)
GPU Chip	GP107-300-A1 Polaris 21 XT (GCN 4)
Execution units	5 16
Shader	640 1024
Render Output Units	32 16
Texture Units	40 64

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	2 GB 2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR5
Memory Speed	1.752 GHz 7 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	112 GB/s 112 GB/s
Memory Interface	128 bit 128 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.354 GHz 1.199 GHz+ 2 %
Boost Clock	1.455 GHz 1.199 GHz-6 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.189 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	75 W 75 W

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	1 x 90 mm 2 x 90 mm
Noise (Idle)	-- 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	3 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v2.0
DP Ports	1x DP v1.4 1x DP v1.4
DVI Ports	1 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 5120x2880
DirectX	12_1 12
Raytracing	No No
DLSS / FSR	No Yes
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	No Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	155 mm 170 mm
Height	112 mm 115 mm
Width	37 mm 29 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	308 g --

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of MSI GeForce GTX 1050 AERO ITX 2G and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 560 OC 2G, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 3.0 x 16 PCIe 3.0 x 8
Release date	Q3/2016 Q2/2017
Structure size	14 nm 14 nm
Part-no	-- GV-RX560OC-2GD
Documents	data sheet data sheet