NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 is the faster graphics card, scoring 12/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 10/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 — roughly 20% faster. If your budget allows, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 is the better long-term choice.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050

10
Gaming score / 100
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Winner

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780

12
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780
Gaming score10/10012/100
VRAM2 GB3 GB
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
TDP75 W250 W
Boost clock1455 MHz902 MHz
ReleaseOct 2016May 2013
MSRP$99.00$69.00

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780: which should you buy?

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 is the faster graphics card, scoring 12/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 10/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 — roughly 20% faster. If your budget allows, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 is the better long-term choice. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 better than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 is faster for gaming, scoring 12/100 versus 10/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (about 20% faster).

Should I buy the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780?
For raw gaming performance, choose the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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