GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q vs Radeon HD 5970
In this comparison between GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q and Radeon HD 5970 you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q will be the best choice, for others Radeon HD 5970 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Radeon HD 5970
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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:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q | Radeon HD 5970 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 75 Watt | 294 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 1 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | 2x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort |
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- Radeon HD 5970 has 292% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
- GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon HD 5970 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q has 3 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 5970.
- GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 5970 - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon HD 5970 - with TeraScale 2.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is 274 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 5970.
- GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 5970 - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is 3000 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 5970.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 20−22 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 6−7 | 1−2 |
4K / 2160p | 5−6 | − |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 90% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 10−12 | 1−2 |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | − |
low / 720p | 65−70 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Battlefield 5 is 84% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 230−240 | 180−190 |
medium / 768p | 200−210 | 150−160 |
ultra / 1080p | 120−130 | 75−80 |
QHD / 1440p | 90−95 | 45−50 |
4K / 2160p | 50−55 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 160−170 | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 43% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 30−33 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 26% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 100−110 | 80−85 |
ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 50−55 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Dota 2 is 35% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | − |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 50−55 | 30−33 |
medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Far Cry 5 is 80% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 20−22 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
low / 720p | 120−130 | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 70−75 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Fortnite is 61% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 14−16 | 5−6 |
4K / 2160p | 12−14 | − |
low / 720p | 65−70 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 66% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 70−75 |
medium / 768p | 90−95 | 60−65 |
high / 1080p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 56% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 5−6 |
QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | − |
4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−11 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Metro Exodus is 88% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 100−105 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Minecraft is 16% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 20% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 50% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 40−45 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 24−27 |
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 73% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in World of Tanks is 10% more, than Radeon HD 5970. |
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q | Radeon HD 5970 | |
Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 2 |
Code name | N17P-G0 Max-Q | Hemlock |
Type | Laptop | Desktop |
Release date | 3 January 2018 | 18 November 2009 |
Pipelines | 640 | 1600 |
Core clock speed | 999 - 1189 MHz | 725 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1139 - 1328 MHz | |
Transistor count | 3,300 million | 2,154 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 40 nm |
Texture fill rate | 53.12 | 58.00 |
Floating-point performance | 1,700 gflops | 2x 2,320.0 gflops |
Length | 305 mm | |
Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 7000 MHz | 4000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 112.1 GB/s | 128.0 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 11.2 (11_0) |
Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.0 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.4 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | N/A |
CUDA | 6.1 | |
Laptop size | large | |
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