GeForce GTX 1050 vs GRID K160Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 and GRID K160Q, 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 and GRID K160Q 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 GRID K160Q
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 130 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort No outputs
Recommended system power (PSU) 300 Watt
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  • GRID K160Q has 73% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1050.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 has 3 GB more memory, than GRID K160Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 is build with Pascal architecture, and GRID K160Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 440 MHz higher, than GRID K160Q.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and GRID K160Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 5226 MHz higher, than GRID K160Q.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 0−1
ultra / 1080p 21−24 0−1
QHD / 1440p 16−18 0−1
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 9−10
medium / 1080p 40−45 1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 940% more, than GRID K160Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1050 GRID K160Q
Architecture Pascal Kepler
Code name N17P-G1 GK107
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 25 October 2016 28 June 2013
Pipelines 640 192
Core clock speed 1290 MHz 850 MHz
Boost Clock 1392 MHz
Transistor count 3,300 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 58.20 13.60
Floating-point performance 1,862 gflops 326.4 gflops
Length 5.7" (14.5 cm)
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 7008 MHz 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 112 GB/s 28.51 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 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 640
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Height 4.38" (11.1 cm)
Multi monitor support +
HDCP 2.2
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 279 Mh/s
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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