GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q vs Radeon Pro SSG

When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q and Radeon Pro SSG, 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 Pro SSG 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 Pro SSG
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 350 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 HBM2
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 16 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 6x mini-DisplayPort
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  • Radeon Pro SSG has 366% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon Pro SSG has 12 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is used in Laptops, and Radeon Pro SSG - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon Pro SSG - with GCN 5.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon Pro SSG is 441 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q and Radeon Pro SSG are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is 5110 MHz higher, than Radeon Pro SSG.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 50−55
ultra / 1080p 12−14 35−40
QHD / 1440p 6−7 27−30
4K / 2160p 5−6 16−18
low / 720p 40−45 80−85
medium / 1080p 24−27 60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro SSG in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 142% more, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q Radeon Pro SSG
Architecture Pascal GCN 5.0
Code name N17P-G0 Max-Q Vega 10
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 3 January 2018 8 August 2017
Pipelines 640 4096
Core clock speed 999 - 1189 MHz 1440 MHz
Boost Clock 1139 - 1328 MHz 1500 MHz
Transistor count 3,300 million 12,500 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 53.12 384.0
Floating-point performance 1,700 gflops 12,288 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 2048 Bit
Memory clock speed 7000 MHz 1890 MHz
Memory bandwidth 112.1 GB/s 483.8 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.4 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.125
CUDA 6.1
Laptop size large
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