ASUS Radeon RX 560 4GB GDDR5 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 3GB differences in specs

Comparing ASUS Radeon RX 560 4GB GDDR5 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

Comparison of ASUS Radeon RX 560 4GB GDDR5 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 3GB graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The ASUS Radeon RX 560 4GB GDDR5 operates at a base clock speed of 1.210 GHz+ 3 % and has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 3GB operates at a base clock speed of 1.210 GHz+ 3 % and has 3 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and respectively. The TDP of the ASUS Radeon RX 560 4GB GDDR5 is 75 W, while that of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is 75 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

Differences Specifications

Differences

Top features of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

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Higher clock speed

1.392 GHz 1.210 GHz+ 3 %

Around 13% better clock speed

Top features of ASUS Radeon RX 560 4GB GDDR5

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More memory

4 GB 3 GB

25% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 3GB ASUS Radeon RX 560 4GB GDDR5

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 3GB and ASUS Radeon RX 560 4GB GDDR5 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
GPU Chip	GP107-301-A1 Polaris 21 XT (GCN 4)
Execution units	6 16
Shader	768 1024
Render Output Units	24 16
Texture Units	48 64

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 3GB and ASUS Radeon RX 560 4GB GDDR5 GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	3 GB 4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR5
Memory Clock	1.752 GHz 1.750 GHz
Memory Speed	7 Gbps 7 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	84 GB/s 112 GB/s
Memory Interface	96 bit 128 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 3GB and ASUS Radeon RX 560 4GB GDDR5 graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.392 GHz 1.210 GHz+ 3 %
Boost Clock	1.518 GHz 1.210 GHz-5 %
Avg (Game) Clock	--

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 3GB and ASUS Radeon RX 560 4GB GDDR5 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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 3GB and ASUS Radeon RX 560 4GB GDDR5 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	Yes Yes

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 3GB and ASUS Radeon RX 560 4GB GDDR5. 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
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	No Decode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	No No

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 3GB and ASUS Radeon RX 560 4GB GDDR5, 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
Structure size	14 nm 14 nm
Release date	Q2/2018 Q2/2017
Launch Price	109 $ 99 $ (Reference)