GeForce GTX 1050 vs Radeon 540X
When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 and Radeon 540X, 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 Radeon 540X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon 540X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon 540X 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 Radeon 540X here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 1050
Radeon 540X
Power consumption (TDP)
75 Watt
50 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors
None
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
Recommended system power (PSU)
300 Watt
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GeForce GTX 1050 has 50% more power consumption, than Radeon 540X.
GeForce GTX 1050 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon 540X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
GeForce GTX 1050 has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon 540X.
GeForce GTX 1050 is used in Desktops, and Radeon 540X - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 1050 is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon 540X - with GCN 4.0.
GeForce GTX 1050 and Radeon 540X are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 1008 MHz higher, than Radeon 540X.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
35−40
6−7
ultra / 1080p
21−24
3−4
QHD / 1440p
16−18
0−1
4K / 2160p
10−11
−
low / 720p
60−65
14−16
medium / 1080p
40−45
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 412% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
55−60
10−12
ultra / 1080p
45−50
9−10
QHD / 1440p
35−40
0−1
4K / 2160p
18−20
−
low / 720p
100−110
21−24
medium / 1080p
60−65
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Battlefield 5 is 423% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
high / 1080p
−
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
250−260
120−130
medium / 768p
220−230
100−110
ultra / 1080p
180−190
50−55
QHD / 1440p
110−120
27−30
4K / 2160p
70−75
−
high / 768p
210−220
75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 158% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
60−65
55−60
ultra / 1080p
−
16−18
medium / 1080p
55−60
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
120−130
75−80
medium / 768p
110−120
55−60
ultra / 1080p
100−110
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Dota 2 is 109% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
45−50
7−8
ultra / 1080p
40−45
7−8
QHD / 1440p
27−30
−
4K / 2160p
14−16
3−4
low / 720p
80−85
16−18
medium / 1080p
45−50
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Far Cry 5 is 487% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
60−65
14−16
ultra / 1080p
45−50
10−11
QHD / 1440p
27−30
−
4K / 2160p
27−30
−
low / 720p
180−190
55−60
medium / 1080p
110−120
20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Fortnite is 292% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
60−65
10−12
ultra / 1080p
45−50
10−11
QHD / 1440p
30−35
0−1
4K / 2160p
24−27
−
low / 720p
100−110
24−27
medium / 1080p
65−70
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Forza Horizon 4 is 366% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
140−150
50−55
medium / 768p
120−130
40−45
high / 1080p
70−75
10−12
ultra / 1080p
30−35
6−7
QHD / 1440p
21−24
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Grand Theft Auto V is 232% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
24−27
4−5
ultra / 1080p
20−22
3−4
QHD / 1440p
16−18
−
4K / 2160p
8−9
0−1
low / 720p
65−70
10−12
medium / 1080p
30−35
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Metro Exodus is 500% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
130−140
90−95
high / 1080p
−
85−90
ultra / 1080p
−
75−80
medium / 1080p
120−130
90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Minecraft is 41% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
−
16−18
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
100−110
30−33
medium / 1080p
18−20
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 119% more, than Radeon 540X.
high / 1080p
24−27
−
ultra / 1080p
16−18
7−8
QHD / 1440p
10−11
0−1
4K / 2160p
7−8
−
low / 720p
65−70
10−12
medium / 1080p
35−40
10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 344% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
130−140
21−24
medium / 768p
85−90
14−16
high / 1080p
45−50
8−9
ultra / 1080p
24−27
6−7
4K / 2160p
16−18
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 461% more, than Radeon 540X.
low / 768p
90−95
85−90
medium / 768p
60−65
40−45
ultra / 1080p
50−55
18−20
high / 768p
60−65
35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in World of Tanks is 45% more, than Radeon 540X.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 1050
Radeon 540X
Architecture
Pascal
GCN 4.0
Code name
N17P-G1
Lexa
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
25 October 2016
12 August 2019
Pipelines
640
512
Core clock speed
1290 MHz
Boost Clock
1392 MHz
1219 MHz
Transistor count
3,300 million
2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
58.20
33.47
Floating-point performance
1,862 gflops
Length
5.7" (14.5 cm)
Memory bus width
128 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
7008 MHz
6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
112 GB/s
112.0 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
G-SYNC support
+
VR Ready
+
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (12_0)
Shader Model
6.4
6.4
OpenGL
4.5
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
2.0
Vulkan
1.2.131
1.2.131
CUDA
+
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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