AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6500 XT

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#48 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.9/100

Lowest price

$290

FPS / $

1.138

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Nvidia

GTX 1050 Ti

Pascal · 4 GB GDDR5

#47 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.3/100

Lowest price

$200

FPS / $

1.49

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Our verdict

The RX 6500 XT is on average 12% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games.
The GTX 1050 Ti is currently $90 cheaper ($200 vs $290).
With 1.49 FPS/$, the GTX 1050 Ti offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 6500 XT

GTX 1050 Ti

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

342 FPS

1% low 187

337 FPS

1% low 196

Apex Legends

+21%

179 FPS

1% low 119

148 FPS

1% low 99

Grand Theft Auto V

+22%

56 FPS

1% low 43

46 FPS

1% low 33

Red Dead Redemption 2

+30%

78 FPS

1% low 59

60 FPS

1% low 46

Cyberpunk 2077

+14%

56 FPS

1% low 43

49 FPS

1% low 35

Rocket League

+6%

604 FPS

1% low 261

572 FPS

1% low 234

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+30%

90 FPS

1% low 66

69 FPS

1% low 53

Crimson Desert

+32%

66 FPS

1% low 50

50 FPS

1% low 39

FPS / $

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 6500 XT

1.138

GTX 1050 Ti

1.49

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Specifications

	RX 6500 XT	GTX 1050 Ti
Architecture	RDNA 2	Pascal
Release date	2022-01	2016-10
Video memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory bus	64 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	144 GB/s	112 GB/s
Shading units	1024	768
Boost clock	2815 MHz	1392 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	107 W	75 W
Recommended PSU	400 W	300 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 3.0 x16
Launch price	$199	$139

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6500 XT

#48 / 71

Popularity score2.6/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$700

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A550BN 550W 80 Plus Bronze Black

550 W · $55

Latest builds

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GTX 1050 Ti

#47 / 71

Popularity score2.7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$965

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6500 XT

4 models tracked

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GTX 1050 Ti

6 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6500 XT or the GTX 1050 Ti?

The RX 6500 XT is on average 12% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games. The GTX 1050 Ti is currently $90 cheaper ($200 vs $290). With 1.49 FPS/$, the GTX 1050 Ti offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6500 XT or GTX 1050 Ti?

At 1440p, the RX 6500 XT averages 305 FPS versus 272 FPS for the GTX 1050 Ti across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6500 XT?

A power supply of around 400 W is recommended for the RX 6500 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A550BN 550W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the GTX 1050 Ti?

A power supply of around 300 W is recommended for the GTX 1050 Ti. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6500 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6500 XT is the r5-5500 (17 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the GTX 1050 Ti?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the GTX 1050 Ti is the r5-3400g (5 builds).

How much does the RX 6500 XT cost right now?

The RX 6500 XT is available from $290. We track 4 models in real time.

How much does the GTX 1050 Ti cost right now?

The GTX 1050 Ti is available from $200. We track 6 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, based on RDNA 2 architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. Perfect for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides excellent value for money for beginner gamers.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, with Pascal architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it doesn't require external power and is perfect for budget configurations.