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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 860M vs GeForce RTX 5050

The GeForce GTX 860M is much slower than the GeForce RTX 5050 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

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Up to 793% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 years and 8 months newer
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

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League of Legends2009

GeForce GTX 860M

445FPS

GeForce RTX 5050

482FPS

Valorant2020

GeForce GTX 860M

477FPS

GeForce RTX 5050

685FPS

Dota 22013

GeForce GTX 860M

317FPS

GeForce RTX 5050

385FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

34FPS

76FPS

532FPS

480FPS

Apex Legends2019

GeForce GTX 860M

124FPS

GeForce RTX 5050

244FPS

Fortnite2017

GeForce GTX 860M

1FPS

GeForce RTX 5050

90FPS

Overwatch 22023

GeForce GTX 860M

125FPS

GeForce RTX 5050

321FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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GeForce GTX 860M

GeForce RTX 5050

21%

GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 17 points higher.

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GeForce GTX 860M

1305.6 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 5050

13170 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 5050 has 909% more compute power.

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GeForce GTX 860M

16.32 GP/s

GeForce RTX 5050

82.3 GP/s

GeForce RTX 5050 fills pixels 404% faster.

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GeForce GTX 860M

40.8 GT/s

GeForce RTX 5050

205.8 GT/s

GeForce RTX 5050 maps textures 404% faster.

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GeForce GTX 860M

2 GB

GeForce RTX 5050

8 GB

GeForce RTX 5050 has 6 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce GTX 860M

80.19 GB/s

GeForce RTX 5050

320 GB/s

GeForce RTX 5050 moves data 299% faster.

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GeForce GTX 860M

75W

GeForce RTX 5050

130W

GeForce GTX 860M draws 55W less power.

Pricehelp

GeForce GTX 860M

GeForce RTX 5050

$339.99

GeForce GTX 860MGeForce RTX 5050

GDDR5

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GDDR6

128-bit

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128-bit

GeForce 800M

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GeForce 50

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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 860M or GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more

The GeForce RTX 5050. It's 425% faster than the GeForce GTX 860M on average across 100+ games, scoring 21/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 5050 than GeForce GTX 860M?expand_more

425% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 860M or GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more

The GeForce RTX 5050 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the GeForce RTX 5050 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 21/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 860M and GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more

Performance: GeForce GTX 860M scores 4/100, GeForce RTX 5050 scores 21/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the GeForce GTX 860M or GeForce RTX 5050 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 860M or GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more

The GeForce RTX 5050 is the stronger pick at 21/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 860M and GeForce RTX 5050?expand_more

Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.