General performance parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. These parameters indirectly speak of performance, but for precise assessment you have to consider their benchmark and gaming test results. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked. Show
Pipelines / CUDA cores768768CUDA cores768768Core clock speed1291 MHz1024 MHzBoost clock speed1392 MHz1188 MHzNumber of transistors3,300 million2,940 millionManufacturing process technology16 nm28 nmPower consumption (TDP)75 Watt90 WattMaximum GPU temperature97 °Cno dataTexture fill rate66.8249.2 billion/secFloating-point performance2,138 gflops1,825 gflops Size and compatibilityInformation on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility). Bus supportno dataPCI Express 3.0InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16Length145 mm7.938" (20.2 cm)Heightno data4.376" (11.1 cm)Width2-slot2-slotRecommended system power (PSU)no data350 WattSupplementary power connectorsNone1x 6-pinsSLI optionsno data+ MemoryParameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM. Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5Maximum RAM amount4 GB2 GBMemory bus width128 Bit128 BitMemory clock speed7008 MHz6.6 GB/sMemory bandwidth112 GB/s105.6 GB/sShared memory-- Video outputs and portsTypes and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself. Display Connectors1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPortDual Link DVI-I, HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.2Multi monitor supportno data4 displaysHDMI++HDCPno data+Maximum VGA resolutionno data2048x1536G-SYNC support++Audio input for HDMIno dataInternal TechnologiesSupported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes. GameStreamno data+GeForce ShadowPlayno data+GPU Boostno data2.0GameWorksno data+VR Ready+no dataAnsel+no data API supportList of supported graphics and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions. DirectX12 (12_1)12 (12_1)Shader Model6.46.4OpenGL4.64.5OpenCL1.21.2Vulkan1.2.1311.1.126CUDA++ Synthetic benchmark performanceNon-gaming benchmark performance comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale. Combined synthetic benchmark scoreThis is our combined benchmark performance score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly. 1050 Ti outperforms 950 by 18% in our combined benchmark results. PassmarkThis is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark, part of Passmark PerformanceTest suite. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities. Benchmark coverage: 25% 1050 Ti outperforms 950 by 18% in Passmark. 3DMark 11 Performance GPU3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280x720 resolution, are relatively taxing. Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy. Benchmark coverage: 17% 1050 Ti outperforms 950 by 13% in 3DMark 11 Performance GPU. 3DMark Fire Strike GraphicsFire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware. Benchmark coverage: 14% 1050 Ti outperforms 950 by 21% in 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics. 3DMark Cloud Gate GPUCloud Gate is an outdated DirectX 11 feature level 10 benchmark that was used for home PCs and basic notebooks. It displays a few scenes of some weird space teleportation device launching spaceships into unknown, using fixed resolution of 1280x720. Just like Ice Storm benchmark, it has been discontinued in January 2020 and replaced by 3DMark Night Raid. Benchmark coverage: 14% 1050 Ti outperforms 950 by 36% in 3DMark Cloud Gate GPU. GeekBench 5 OpenCLGeekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU's processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses OpenCL API by Khronos Group. Benchmark coverage: 9% 1050 Ti outperforms 950 by 25% in GeekBench 5 OpenCL. GeekBench 5 VulkanGeekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU's processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses Vulkan API by AMD & Khronos Group. Benchmark coverage: 5% 1050 Ti outperforms 950 by 19% in GeekBench 5 Vulkan. GeekBench 5 CUDAGeekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU's processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses CUDA API by NVIDIA. Benchmark coverage: 4% 1050 Ti outperforms 950 by 30% in GeekBench 5 CUDA. Gaming performanceLet's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS. Average FPS across all PC gamesHere are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions: Full HD51 52 1440p30 24−27 4K26 21 Performance in popular gamesFull HD Low Preset Cyberpunk 207724−27 21−24 Full HD Medium Preset Assassin's Creed Odyssey48 +65.5% 27−30 −65.5% Assassin's Creed Valhalla27−30 +21.7% 21−24 −21.7% Battlefield 563 +34% 45−50 −34% Call of Duty: Modern Warfare40−45 +16.7% 35−40 −16.7% Cyberpunk 207724−27 +19% 21−24 −19% Far Cry 540−45 +19.4% 35−40 −19.4% Far Cry New Dawn48 +29.7% 35−40 −29.7% Forza Horizon 469 +46.8% 45−50 −46.8% Hitman 345−50 +24.3% 35−40 −24.3% Horizon Zero Dawn30−35 +17.2% 27−30 −17.2% Red Dead Redemption 235 +52.2% 21−24 −52.2% Shadow of the Tomb Raider31 +6.9% 27−30 −6.9% Watch Dogs: Legion30−35 +19.2% 24−27 −19.2% Full HD High Preset Assassin's Creed Odyssey40 +37.9% 27−30 −37.9% Assassin's Creed Valhalla27−30 +21.7% 21−24 −21.7% Battlefield 552 +10.6% 45−50 −10.6% Call of Duty: Modern Warfare39 +8.3% 35−40 −8.3% Cyberpunk 207724−27 +19% 21−24 −19% Far Cry 540−45 +19.4% 35−40 −19.4% Far Cry New Dawn45 +21.6% 35−40 −21.6% Forza Horizon 464 +36.2% 45−50 −36.2% Hitman 345−50 +24.3% 35−40 −24.3% Horizon Zero Dawn30−35 +17.2% 27−30 −17.2% Metro Exodus26 +23.8% 21−24 −23.8% Red Dead Redemption 218 −27.8% 21−24 +27.8% Shadow of the Tomb Raider27 −7.4% 27−30 +7.4% The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt49 +28.9% 38 −28.9% Watch Dogs: Legion30−35 +19.2% 24−27 −19.2% Full HD Ultra Preset Assassin's Creed Odyssey24 −20.8% 27−30 +20.8% Assassin's Creed Valhalla27−30 +21.7% 21−24 −21.7% Battlefield 551 +8.5% 45−50 −8.5% Cyberpunk 207724−27 +19% 21−24 −19% Far Cry 536 +0% 35−40 +0% Far Cry New Dawn41 +10.8% 35−40 −10.8% Forza Horizon 445 −4.4% 45−50 +4.4% The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt26 +23.8% 21 −23.8% Watch Dogs: Legion30−35 +19.2% 24−27 −19.2% 1440p High Preset Call of Duty: Modern Warfare24 +20% 20−22 −20% Hitman 324−27 +23.8% 21−24 −23.8% Horizon Zero Dawn21−24 +15.8% 18−20 −15.8% Metro Exodus14−16 +25% 12−14 −25% Red Dead Redemption 212−14 +20% 10−11 −20% Shadow of the Tomb Raider21−24 +23.5% 16−18 −23.5% 1440p Ultra Preset Assassin's Creed Odyssey16−18 +21.4% 14−16 −21.4% Assassin's Creed Valhalla14−16 +40% 10−11 −40% Battlefield 536 +28.6% 27−30 −28.6% Cyberpunk 20779−10 +28.6% 7−8 −28.6% Far Cry 527−30 +22.7% 21−24 −22.7% Far Cry New Dawn29 +16% 24−27 −16% Forza Horizon 430−35 +24% 24−27 −24% The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt20−22 +25% 16−18 −25% Watch Dogs: Legion10−11 +25% 8−9 −25% 4K High Preset Call of Duty: Modern Warfare10−12 +22.2% 9−10 −22.2% Hitman 314−16 +15.4% 12−14 −15.4% Horizon Zero Dawn12−14 +20% 10−11 −20% Metro Exodus9 +28.6% 7−8 −28.6% Red Dead Redemption 29−10 +28.6% 7−8 −28.6% Shadow of the Tomb Raider10−11 +25% 8−9 −25% The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt16−18 +23.1% 13 −23.1% 4K Ultra Preset Assassin's Creed Odyssey10−11 +25% 8−9 −25% Assassin's Creed Valhalla8−9 +33.3% 6−7 −33.3% Battlefield 518 +28.6% 14−16 −28.6% Cyberpunk 20773−4 +50% 2−3 −50% Far Cry 512−14 +18.2% 10−12 −18.2% Far Cry New Dawn14 +0% 14−16 +0% Forza Horizon 420 +17.6% 16−18 −17.6% Watch Dogs: Legion7−8 +40% 5−6 −40% This is how GTX 1050 Ti and GTX 950 compete in popular games: 1080p resolution:
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Advantages and disadvantagesPerformance score 16.28 13.77 Recency 25 October 2016 20 August 2015 Cost $139 $159 Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB Memory bandwidth 112 105.6 Chip lithography 16 nm 28 nm Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 90 Watt The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GTX 950 in performance tests. Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer. Cast your own voteDo you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite graphics card. GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GeForce GTX 950 Similar GPU comparisonsWe selected several comparisons of graphics cards with performance close to those reviewed, providing you with more options to consider. User ratings: view and submitHere you can see the user rating of the graphics cards, as well as rate them yourself. Rate NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti on a scale of 1 to 5:  Rate NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 on a scale of 1 to 5: Questions and commentsHere you can ask a question about this comparison, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch. |
