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    GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q vs Radeon Sky 500

    When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q and Radeon Sky 500, 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 Sky 500 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 Check Price
    Radeon Sky 500

    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:

    GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q Radeon Sky 500
    Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 150 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 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 1x DisplayPort
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    • Radeon Sky 500 has 100% 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 and Radeon Sky 500 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is used in Laptops, and Radeon Sky 500 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon Sky 500 - with GCN 1.0.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is 49 MHz higher, than Radeon Sky 500.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon Sky 500 - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is 2200 MHz higher, than Radeon Sky 500.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 20−22 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 12−14 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 6−7 16−18
    4K / 2160p 5−6 10−11
    low / 720p 40−45 60−65
    medium / 1080p 24−27 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of Radeon Sky 500 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 68% more, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q Radeon Sky 500
    Architecture Pascal GCN 1.0
    Code name N17P-G0 Max-Q Pitcairn
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 3 January 2018 27 March 2013
    Pipelines 640 1280
    Core clock speed 999 - 1189 MHz 950 MHz
    Boost Clock 1139 - 1328 MHz
    Transistor count 3,300 million 2,800 million
    Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 53.12 76.00
    Floating-point performance 1,700 gflops 2,432 gflops
    Length 242 mm
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 7000 MHz 4800 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 112.1 GB/s 154 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_1)
    Shader Model 6.4 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
    CUDA 6.1
    Bus support PCIe 3.0
    Laptop size large
    Form factor full height / full length
    DisplayPort count 1
    Dual-link DVI support +
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