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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon R5 230 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The Radeon R5 230 is much faster than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 291% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 7 months newer
  • Available for $129.97

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Radeon R5 230 ranks 15 points higher.

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AMD Radeon R5 230 Logo
Radeon R5 230
200 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti has 969% more compute power.

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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti fills pixels 1682% faster.

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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti maps textures 1236% faster.

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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti has 3 GB more VRAM.

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AMD Radeon R5 230 Logo
Radeon R5 230
10.67 GB/s

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti moves data 951% faster.

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Radeon R5 230 draws 56W less power.

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128-bit
Volcanic Islands (R5 200)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon R5 230 or GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?expand_more
The Radeon R5 230. It's 375% faster than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti on average across 100+ games, scoring 19/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon R5 230 than GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?expand_more
375% 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, Radeon R5 230 or GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?expand_more
The Radeon R5 230 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 Radeon R5 230 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 19/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon R5 230 and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?expand_more
Performance: Radeon R5 230 scores 19/100, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti scores 4/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon R5 230 or GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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 Radeon R5 230 or GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?expand_more
The Radeon R5 230 is the stronger pick at 19/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon R5 230 and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?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.

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