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    GeForce GTX 1050 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q

    When choosing between GeForce GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
    GeForce GTX 1050 Check Price
    GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q Check Price

    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 GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q
    Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 75 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort No outputs
    Recommended system power (PSU) 300 Watt
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    • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 75 Watt.
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q are build with Pascal architecture.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 291 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 8 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.

    Game benchmarks

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

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1050 GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q
    Architecture Pascal Pascal
    Code name N17P-G1 N17P-G0 Max-Q
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 25 October 2016 3 January 2018
    Pipelines 640 640
    Core clock speed 1290 MHz 999 - 1189 MHz
    Boost Clock 1392 MHz 1139 - 1328 MHz
    Transistor count 3,300 million 3,300 million
    Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 58.20 53.12
    Floating-point performance 1,862 gflops 1,700 gflops
    Length 5.7" (14.5 cm)
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 7008 MHz 7000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 112 GB/s 112.1 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    VR Ready +
    DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 6.4 6.4
    OpenGL 4.5 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
    CUDA + 6.1
    Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.3 kh/s
    CUDA cores 640
    Bus support PCIe 3.0
    Height 4.38" (11.1 cm)
    Multi monitor support +
    HDCP 2.2
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 279 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Decred / DCR (Decred) 0.85 Gh/s
    Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 143.76 Sol/s
    Width 2-slot
    GameStream +
    GPU Boost 3.0
    SLI -
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