NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 vs AMD Radeon RX 470
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the GTX 1050 and the RX 470 with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The RX 470 is ~46% faster than the GTX 1050 on average at 1080p. On top of that, the GTX 1050 is 39% cheaper (launch price).
GTX 1050
- Index (1080p)
- 12/100
- VRAM
- 2 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $109 · ≈ €100
- Upscaling
- FSR
RX 470
- Index (1080p)
- 17/100
- VRAM
- 4 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $179 · ≈ €165
- Upscaling
- FSR
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | GTX 1050 | RX 470 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 13 | 19 | +46% |
| 1440p | 8 | 12 | +50% |
| 4K | 5 | 5 | = |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the GTX 1050 and RX 470: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | GTX 1050 | RX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| TDP | 75W | 120W |
| Tier | Entry-level | Entry-level |
| Score 1080p | 12 | 17 |
| Score 1440p | 8 | 12 |
| Score 4K | 3 | 5 |
| Price (MSRP) | $109 | $179 |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | GTX 1050 | RX 470 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 14FPS | 20FPS | RX 470 |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 11FPS | 15FPS | RX 470 |
| Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | 13FPS | 19FPS | RX 470 |
| Marathon | 13FPS | 19FPS | RX 470 |
| Gears of War: E-Day | 12FPS | 17FPS | RX 470 |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | 15FPS | 21FPS | RX 470 |
| Phantom Blade Zero | 13FPS | 19FPS | RX 470 |
| 007 First Light | 13FPS | 19FPS | RX 470 |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker | 12FPS | 16FPS | RX 470 |
| Pathologic 3 | 17FPS | 24FPS | RX 470 |
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 470 wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend AMD Radeon RX 470 as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the GTX 1050 with the RX 470.
Which is better, the GTX 1050 or the RX 470?
On average at 1080p, the RX 470 is 46% faster than the GTX 1050. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the GTX 1050 averages 5 FPS and the RX 470 5 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 46% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.