ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Mini vs MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G differences in specs

Comparison of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Mini and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Mini operates at a base clock speed of 1.354 GHz and has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G operates at a base clock speed of 1.354 GHz and has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and 446 g respectively. The TDP of the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Mini is 75 W, while that of the MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G is 75 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Mini

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Top features of MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G

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Higher clock speed

1.740 GHz 1.354 GHz

Around 22% better clock speed
More memory

4 GB 2 GB

50% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Mini MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Mini and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G 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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630
GPU Chip	GP107-300-A1 TU117-150 (Turing)
Execution units	5 8
Shader	640 512
Render Output Units	32 16
Texture Units	40 32

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Mini and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	2 GB 4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR6
Memory Speed	1.752 GHz 12 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	112 GB/s 96 GB/s
Memory Interface	128 bit 64 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Mini and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G 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 1.740 GHz
Boost Clock	1.455 GHz 1.785 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Mini and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G 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
Tjunction max	-- 90 \xc2\xb0C

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Mini and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G, 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 80 mm

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Mini and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	3 3
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.3
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	1x DP v1.4 1x DP v1.4a
DVI Ports	1 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Mini and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G 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 7680x4320
DirectX	12_1 12_1
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 ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Mini and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G. 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 ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Mini and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G 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	145 mm 178 mm
Height	111 mm 112 mm
Width	-- 39 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	-- 446 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Mini and MSI GeForce GTX 1630 Ventus XS 4G, 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	Q4/2016 Q2/2022
Structure size	14 nm 12 nm
Part-no	ZT-P10500A-10L --
Documents	data sheet data sheet