AMD Radeon RX 6800 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6800

RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

#56 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 6800
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.45/100

Lowest price

$450

FPS / €

0.969

Nvidia

GTX 1050 Ti

Pascal · 4 GB GDDR5

#41 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
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

$225

FPS / €

1.222

Our verdict

  • The RX 6800 is on average 57% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The GTX 1050 Ti is currently $225 cheaper ($225 vs $450).
  • With 1.222 FPS per euro, the GTX 1050 Ti offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RX 6800 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6800
GTX 1050 Ti
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+8%
354 FPS
1% low 214
328 FPS
1% low 186
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+92%
252 FPS
1% low 169
131 FPS
1% low 91
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+165%
90 FPS
1% low 71
34 FPS
1% low 26
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+153%
152 FPS
1% low 108
60 FPS
1% low 46
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+371%
80 FPS
1% low 62
17 FPS
1% low 12
Rocket League

Rocket League

+35%
729 FPS
1% low 328
540 FPS
1% low 211
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+268%
140 FPS
1% low 99
38 FPS
1% low 29
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+156%
128 FPS
1% low 91
50 FPS
1% low 39

FPS / €

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

RX 6800
0.969
GTX 1050 Ti
1.222

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Specifications

RX 6800 GTX 1050 Ti
ArchitectureRDNA 2 Pascal
Release date2020-11 2016-10
Video memory16 GB 4 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR5
Memory bus256 bit 128 bit
Bandwidth512 GB/s 112 GB/s
Shading units3840 768
Boost clock2105 MHz 1392 MHz
Power draw (TDP)250 W 75 W
Recommended PSU650 W 300 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Launch price$579 $139

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6800

#56 / 69
Popularity score0.8/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

29

Average build price

$1,226

GTX 1050 Ti

#41 / 69
Popularity score1.5/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

22

Average build price

$955

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6800 or the GTX 1050 Ti?

The RX 6800 is on average 57% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games. The GTX 1050 Ti is currently $225 cheaper ($225 vs $450). With 1.222 FPS per euro, the GTX 1050 Ti offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 6800 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6800 or GTX 1050 Ti?

At 1440p, the RX 6800 averages 400 FPS versus 255 FPS for the GTX 1050 Ti across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6800?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 6800. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 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 6800?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6800 is the r5-5500 (5 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 (4 builds).

How much does the RX 6800 cost right now?

The RX 6800 is available from $450. We track 9 models in real time.

How much does the GTX 1050 Ti cost right now?

The GTX 1050 Ti is available from $225. We track 21 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6800

The AMD Radeon RX 6800, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides competitive performance against equivalent NVIDIA cards.

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.

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