GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q vs Radeon HD 7790

When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q and Radeon HD 7790, 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 Max Q and Radeon HD 7790 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q 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 Max Q here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q Radeon HD 7790
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 85 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort
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  • Radeon HD 7790 has 13% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q has 3 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 7790.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 7790 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon HD 7790 - with GCN 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon HD 7790 is 1 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 7790 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is 1000 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 7790.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 16−18
ultra / 1080p 12−14 9−10
QHD / 1440p 6−7 4−5
4K / 2160p 5−6 4−5
low / 720p 40−45 30−35
medium / 1080p 24−27 20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 35% more, than Radeon HD 7790.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q Radeon HD 7790
Architecture Pascal GCN 2.0
Code name N17P-G0 Max-Q Bonaire
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 3 January 2018 22 March 2013
Pipelines 640 896
Core clock speed 999 - 1189 MHz 1000 MHz
Boost Clock 1139 - 1328 MHz
Transistor count 3,300 million 2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 53.12 56.00
Floating-point performance 1,700 gflops 1,792 gflops
Length 183 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 7000 MHz 6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 112.1 GB/s 96 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.4 6.3
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
CUDA 6.1
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 218 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 5.2 Mh/s
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