GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs GRID K2

When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GRID K2, 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 Ti and GRID K2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GRID K2
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • GRID K2 has 200% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GRID K2 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is build with Pascal architecture, and GRID K2 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is 546 MHz higher, than GRID K2.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GRID K2 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • GRID K2 is 122 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is 2008 MHz higher, than GRID K2.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 16−18
ultra / 1080p 21−24 9−10
QHD / 1440p 16−18 4−5
4K / 2160p 10−11 4−5
low / 720p 60−65 30−35
medium / 1080p 40−45 20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 128% more, than GRID K2.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GRID K2
Architecture Pascal Kepler
Code name N17P-G1 GK104
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 25 October 2016 11 May 2013
Pipelines 768 1536
Core clock speed 1291 MHz 745 MHz
Boost Clock 1392 MHz
Transistor count 3,300 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 66.82 95.36
Floating-point performance 2,138 gflops 2x 2,289 gflops
Length 145 mm 267 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 7008 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 112 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.3 kh/s
CUDA cores 768
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 326 Mh/s 114 Mh/s
Decred / DCR (Decred) 1.01 Gh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 12.62 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 156.48 Sol/s
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