GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile vs Radeon R7 M270DX

When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile and Radeon R7 M270DX, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile and Radeon R7 M270DX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile Radeon R7 M270DX
Interface IGP
Memory type GDDR5 System Shared
Maximum RAM amount 3 MB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 M270DX - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon R7 M270DX - with GCN 3.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is 466 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 M270DX - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 18−20 2−3
ultra / 1080p 10−11 0−1
QHD / 1440p 4−5 0−1
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 35−40 12−14
medium / 1080p 21−24 3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 333% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile Radeon R7 M270DX
Architecture Pascal GCN 3.0
Code name Topaz
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date April 2018 11 June 2014
Pipelines 768 384
Core clock speed 1366 MHz 900 MHz
Boost Clock 1442 MHz 940 MHz
Transistor count 1,550 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 22.56
Memory bus width 96 Bit
Memory clock speed 1752 MHz
Memory bandwidth 84 GB/s
G-SYNC support +
DirectX 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.3
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 2.0
Vulkan + 1.2.131
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