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    GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max Q vs Radeon R9 290X

    When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max Q and Radeon R9 290X, 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 Ti Max Q and Radeon R9 290X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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 Ti Max Q here:

    GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max Q Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max Q Radeon R9 290X
    Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 250 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None 1 x 6-pin + 1 x 8-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 R9 290X has 233% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max Q.
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max Q and Radeon R9 290X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max Q is used in Laptops, and Radeon R9 290X - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max Q is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon R9 290X - with GCN.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max Q is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 290X - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max Q is 5750 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 290X.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 35−40 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 21−24 24−27
    QHD / 1440p 16−18 18−20
    4K / 2160p 10−11 10−11
    low / 720p 60−65 60−65
    medium / 1080p 40−45 45−50
    The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max Q.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max Q Radeon R9 290X
    Architecture Pascal GCN
    Code name N17P-G1 Max-Q Hawaii XT
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 3 January 2018 24 October 2013
    Pipelines 768 2816
    Boost Clock 947 MHz
    Transistor count 3,300 million 6,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 68.02 176.0
    Floating-point performance 2,177 gflops 5,632 gflops
    Length 275 mm
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 512 Bit
    Memory clock speed 7000 MHz 1250 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 112.1 GB/s 320 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    VR Ready +
    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
    Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.76 kh/s
    FreeSync +
    Bus support PCIe 3.0
    HDMI +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 623 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
    Eyefinity +
    HD3D +
    TrueAudio +
    Design reference
    DisplayPort support +
    CrossFire +
    DDMA audio +
    Decred / DCR (Decred) 1.07 Gh/s
    Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 25.75 Mh/s
    Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 350 Sol/s
    AppAcceleration +
    LiquidVR +
    TressFX +
    UVD +
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