GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile vs Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile and Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire, 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 3GB mobile and Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile and Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile and Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 3GB mobile or Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 3 MB 2x2 GB
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  • GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile has 1 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire.
  • Both cards are used in Laptops.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire - with Terascale 2.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is 651 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is 852 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 18−20 35−40
ultra / 1080p 10−11 21−24
QHD / 1440p 4−5 16−18
4K / 2160p 4−5 10−11
low / 720p 35−40 60−65
medium / 1080p 21−24 40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Architecture Pascal Terascale 2
Code name Blackcomb XTX
Type Laptop Laptop
Release date April 2018 12 July 2011
Pipelines 768 2240
Core clock speed 1366 MHz 715 MHz
Boost Clock 1442 MHz
Transistor count 2x1700 Million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 40 nm
Memory bus width 96 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1752 MHz 900 MHz
Memory bandwidth 84 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
Vulkan +
Laptop size large
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