GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q vs Radeon R7 260X
When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q and Radeon R7 260X, 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 Max Q and Radeon R7 260X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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 R7 260X
Power consumption (TDP)
75 Watt
115 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
1 x 6-pin
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Radeon R7 260X has 53% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q and Radeon R7 260X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 260X - in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon R7 260X - with GCN 2.0.
GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 260X - by 28 nm process technology.
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
20−22
16−18
ultra / 1080p
12−14
9−10
QHD / 1440p
6−7
4−5
4K / 2160p
5−6
−
low / 720p
40−45
30−35
medium / 1080p
24−27
20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 31% more, than Radeon R7 260X.
high / 1080p
30−35
24−27
ultra / 1080p
27−30
21−24
QHD / 1440p
10−12
8−9
4K / 2160p
8−9
6−7
low / 720p
65−70
50−55
medium / 1080p
35−40
27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Battlefield 5 is 25% more, than Radeon R7 260X.
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 R7 260X.
low / 768p
230−240
210−220
medium / 768p
200−210
180−190
ultra / 1080p
120−130
100−110
QHD / 1440p
90−95
55−60
4K / 2160p
50−55
30−35
high / 768p
160−170
140−150
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 17% more, than Radeon R7 260X.
low / 768p
60−65
55−60
ultra / 1080p
50−55
40−45
medium / 1080p
55−60
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 16% more, than Radeon R7 260X.
low / 768p
120−130
110−120
medium / 768p
100−110
95−100
ultra / 1080p
80−85
65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Dota 2 is 11% more, than Radeon R7 260X.
high / 1080p
24−27
18−20
ultra / 1080p
21−24
16−18
QHD / 1440p
18−20
16−18
4K / 2160p
8−9
6−7
low / 720p
50−55
40−45
medium / 1080p
27−30
20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Far Cry 5 is 30% more, than Radeon R7 260X.
high / 1080p
30−35
24−27
ultra / 1080p
24−27
20−22
QHD / 1440p
16−18
16−18
low / 720p
120−130
100−110
medium / 1080p
70−75
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Fortnite is 20% more, than Radeon R7 260X.
high / 1080p
30−35
27−30
ultra / 1080p
24−27
21−24
QHD / 1440p
14−16
10−11
4K / 2160p
12−14
10−11
low / 720p
65−70
55−60
medium / 1080p
35−40
30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 19% more, than Radeon R7 260X.
low / 768p
100−110
85−90
medium / 768p
90−95
75−80
high / 1080p
40−45
30−35
ultra / 1080p
16−18
12−14
QHD / 1440p
7−8
3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 23% more, than Radeon R7 260X.
high / 1080p
12−14
10−11
ultra / 1080p
10−11
8−9
QHD / 1440p
10−11
−
4K / 2160p
3−4
3−4
low / 720p
40−45
30−35
medium / 1080p
18−20
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Metro Exodus is 30% more, than Radeon R7 260X.
low / 768p
120−130
110−120
medium / 1080p
110−120
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Minecraft is 9% more, than Radeon R7 260X.
high / 1080p
−
21−24
ultra / 1080p
14−16
18−20
low / 720p
70−75
55−60
medium / 1080p
18−20
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 2% more, than Radeon R7 260X.
high / 1080p
14−16
14−16
ultra / 1080p
10−11
10−11
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
4K / 2160p
1−2
−
low / 720p
35−40
30−33
medium / 1080p
21−24
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 16% more, than Radeon R7 260X.
low / 768p
70−75
55−60
medium / 768p
45−50
35−40
high / 1080p
24−27
20−22
ultra / 1080p
14−16
10−12
4K / 2160p
8−9
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 22% more, than Radeon R7 260X.
low / 768p
90−95
100−110
medium / 768p
60−65
60−65
ultra / 1080p
40−45
35−40
high / 768p
55−60
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260X in World of Tanks is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q
Radeon R7 260X
Architecture
Pascal
GCN 2.0
Code name
N17P-G0 Max-Q
Bonaire
Type
Laptop
Desktop
Release date
3 January 2018
8 October 2013
Pipelines
640
896
Core clock speed
999 - 1189 MHz
Boost Clock
1139 - 1328 MHz
1000 MHz
Transistor count
3,300 million
2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
53.12
61.60
Floating-point performance
1,700 gflops
1,971 gflops
Length
170 mm
Memory bus width
128 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
112.1 GB/s
104 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
6.4
6.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
2.0
Vulkan
1.2.131
CUDA
6.1
FreeSync
+
Bus support
PCIe 3.0
HDMI
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
225 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
Eyefinity
+
Design
reference
DDMA audio
+
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)
5.16 Mh/s
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