GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI GeForce GTX 1050 GAMING 2G is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 2GB (Pascal) and has 2 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 112 GB/s.
The XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro is based on the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (RDNA 1) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 GB/s. |
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GPUThe MSI GeForce GTX 1050 GAMING 2G has the GP107-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Pascal architecture. The XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro is based on the graphics chip Navi 14 XTX, which comes from the RDNA 1 architecture. |
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MSI GeForce GTX 1050 GAMING 2G | GPU | XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 2GB | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT |
GP107-300-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 14 XTX |
Pascal | Architecture | RDNA 1 |
5 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 22 |
640 | Shader | 1408 |
32 | Render Output Units | 32 |
40 | Texture Units | 88 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI GeForce GTX 1050 GAMING 2G clocks at 1.752 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro is 14.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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2 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.752 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
112 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 224 GB/s |
128 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.354 GHz | Base Clock | 1.607 GHz |
1.493 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.845 GHz |
1.47 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | 1.72 GHz |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI GeForce GTX 1050 GAMING 2G is powered by 1 x 6-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 75 W. The XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 130 W. |
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75 W | TDP | 130 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
97 °C | Tjunction max | 95 °C |
1 x 6-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI GeForce GTX 1050 GAMING 2G is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 41 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 3 screens can be operated with the MSI GeForce GTX 1050 GAMING 2G. The XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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3 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
1x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4 |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the MSI GeForce GTX 1050 GAMING 2G it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_1 |
No | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
MSI Mystic Light | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | No |
No | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe MSI GeForce GTX 1050 GAMING 2G is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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229 mm | Length | 281 mm |
131 mm | Height | 145 mm |
39 mm | Width | 44 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
527 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe MSI GeForce GTX 1050 GAMING 2G has been manufactured with a structure width of 14 nanometers since Q3/2016. The XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro came on the market in Q3/2019 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | RX-55XT8DFD6 |
Q3/2016 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
109 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 169 $ (Reference) |
14 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 GAMING 2G
2 GB GDDR5 |
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XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro
8 GB GDDR6 |
XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro
8 GB GDDR6 |
XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 GAMING 2G
2 GB GDDR5 |
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XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 GAMING 2G
2 GB GDDR5 |
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XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 GAMING 2G
2 GB GDDR5 |
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XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 GAMING 2G
2 GB GDDR5 |
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XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 GAMING 2G
2 GB GDDR5 |
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XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro
8 GB GDDR6 |
XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro
8 GB GDDR6 |
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 GAMING 2G
2 GB GDDR5 |
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XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro
8 GB GDDR6 |