NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

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

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

Nvidia

RTX 5050

Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR6

#13 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.20/100

Lowest price

$270

FPS / €

1.404

Our verdict

  • The RTX 5050 is on average 34% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The GTX 1050 Ti is currently $45 cheaper ($225 vs $270).
  • With 1.404 FPS per euro, the RTX 5050 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RTX 5050 packs more video memory (8 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.

GTX 1050 Ti
RTX 5050
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+4%
328 FPS
1% low 186
340 FPS
1% low 196
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+59%
131 FPS
1% low 91
208 FPS
1% low 143
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+103%
34 FPS
1% low 26
69 FPS
1% low 53
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+88%
60 FPS
1% low 46
113 FPS
1% low 83
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+229%
17 FPS
1% low 12
56 FPS
1% low 41
Rocket League

Rocket League

+19%
540 FPS
1% low 211
645 FPS
1% low 276
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+163%
38 FPS
1% low 29
100 FPS
1% low 73
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+90%
50 FPS
1% low 39
95 FPS
1% low 70

FPS / €

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

GTX 1050 Ti
1.222
RTX 5050
1.404

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Specifications

GTX 1050 Ti RTX 5050
ArchitecturePascal Blackwell
Release date2016-10 2025-07
Video memory4 GB 8 GB
Memory typeGDDR5 GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit 128 bit
Bandwidth112 GB/s 320 GB/s
Shading units768 2560
Boost clock1392 MHz 2570 MHz
Power draw (TDP)75 W 130 W
Recommended PSU300 W 550 W
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 5.0 x8
Launch price$139 $249

Popularity on DropReference

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

RTX 5050

#13 / 69
Popularity score11.2/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.7%

Number of builds created with this GPU

279

Average build price

$859

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1050 Ti or the RTX 5050?

The RTX 5050 is on average 34% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games. The GTX 1050 Ti is currently $45 cheaper ($225 vs $270). With 1.404 FPS per euro, the RTX 5050 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 5050 packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: GTX 1050 Ti or RTX 5050?

At 1440p, the GTX 1050 Ti averages 255 FPS versus 341 FPS for the RTX 5050 across our reference games.

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.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 5050?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 5050. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Corsair RM750e 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

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).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 5050?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5050 is the r5-5500 (142 builds).

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.

How much does the RTX 5050 cost right now?

The RTX 5050 is available from $270. We track 47 models in real time.

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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