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ASUS Cerberus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC Edition review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£190VRAM:4 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):75 W

ASUS Cerberus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC Edition Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS Cerberus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC Edition

6.3/10

▼Worse than 84% of graphics cards

7.3

▼Worse than 62%

4.0

▼Worse than 93%

8.0

▲Better than 51%

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Not in any best-of list yet

2.0
Gaming
Gaming
2.0/ 10
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What it is
Measures floating-point compute power, dedicated VRAM capacity, ray-tracing hardware, and modern PCIe generation bandwidth.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
Score distribution
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45.0%
1.1
FP32 performance
25.0%
2.3
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.5
Video editing
Video editing
4.5/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates hardware AV1 encoding support, generous video memory, raw compute power, and fast interface throughput.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific video editing needs.
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Score components
35.0%
7.0
AV1 encode
30.0%
2.3
VRAM
20.0%
1.1
FP32 performance
15.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
2.0
1080p
1080p
2.0/ 10
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What it is
Assesses pure rasterization power and VRAM balance optimized for consistently high frame rates at 1080p resolution.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1080p needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
55.0%
1.1
FP32 performance
25.0%
2.3
VRAM
10.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
1.7
1440p
1440p
1.7/ 10
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What it is
Measures compute throughput, sufficient VRAM buffer, and ray-tracing performance tailored for sharp 1440p gaming.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1440p needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
50.0%
1.1
FP32 performance
30.0%
2.3
VRAM
15.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
1.8
4K
4K
1.8/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates ultra-high compute capability, heavy VRAM capacities, and advanced ray-tracing cores required for native 4K gaming.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 4k needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
40.0%
1.1
FP32 performance
35.0%
2.3
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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What owners say about the ASUS Cerberus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC Edition

Based on 198 owners sharing their experience in online comments

77%positive11%mixed12%negative

Owners value its capable, efficient gaming and lasting usefulness, while newer games often need reduced settings.

What owners like

Runs most popular titles at 60+ fps on high settings at 1080p, though some owners need to lower settings or cap the frame rate for demanding games.93
Still plays many games well years after release, with older titles and light games running smoothly for kids and casual players.14
Gives a major jump over older integrated and entry-level graphics, running games far smoother than the previous hardware did.8
Stays cool and quiet under gaming load, with many owners reporting temperatures in the 50s to low 60s Celsius.6
Overclocks well, with owners reporting stable core and memory boosts that add roughly 5 to 25 fps.5
Needs no extra power cable because it draws power from the motherboard, so it fits easily into small or low-wattage PCs.4

What owners dislike

Often needs lower settings, shadows turned down, or a frame-rate cap to play newer demanding games smoothly at 1080p.14
Struggles with the newest and most demanding games, often dropping to around 20 to 40 fps unless settings are cut heavily.13

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS Cerberus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC Edition

6.3

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Performance

2.2

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3DMark Time Spy benchmark score

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PassMark (G3D) result

PassMark (DirectCompute) result

FP32 performance

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Memory

1.9

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VRAM

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Features

7.3

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

PCIe lanes

DirectX version

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Connectivity

5.4

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Max displays supported

Max digital resolution

DisplayPort outputs

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Power

8.9

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

Power consumption while under peak load

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PCIe power spec

75 W

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Design

9.5

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Size

203x 115x 38 mm

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ASUS Cerberus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC Edition vs the average graphics card

Why is ASUS Cerberus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC Edition better than the average graphics card?

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65.1% lower TDP
This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
75 W vs 215 W
53.8% lower PSU requirement
This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
300 W vs 650 W
79.2 mm shorter card length
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (203 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
203 mm vs 282.2 mm
65.9% lower board power limit
This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
75 W vs 220 W
0.5 slot/s slimmer design
This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
11.1% higher review score
Reviews score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 51% of models
80%
8.2
Average grade
20%
7.4
Popularity
Grades by review (3)
3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
8.0 vs 7.2
1 more DVI outputs
This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
1 vs 0
10 mm lower card height
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (115 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
115 mm vs 125 mm

11.1% higher review score
Reviews score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 51% of models
80%
8.2
Average grade
20%
7.4
Popularity
Grades by review (3)
3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
8.0 vs 7.2
2.74x cheaper
ASUS Cerberus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC Edition is cheaper than the average graphics card (£190 vs £520).
£190 vs £520

0.1% faster VRAM clock
This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,752 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
1,752 MHz vs 1,750 MHz

55.1% smaller GPU die
This graphics card has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (132 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
132 mm² vs 294 mm²

1 more DVI outputs
This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
1 vs 0

65.1% lower TDP
This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
75 W vs 215 W
53.8% lower PSU requirement
This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
300 W vs 650 W
65.9% lower board power limit
This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
75 W vs 220 W
9.4 dB quieter under load
This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (26 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
26 dB vs 35.4 dB
65.9% lower peak power draw
This graphics card has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
75 W vs 220 W
50% lower idle power draw
This graphics card has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (6 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
6 W vs 12 W

79.2 mm shorter card length
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (203 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
203 mm vs 282.2 mm
0.5 slot/s slimmer design
This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
10 mm lower card height
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (115 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
115 mm vs 125 mm

Why is ASUS Cerberus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC Edition worse than the average graphics card?

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40.9% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,480 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
1,480 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
8 GB less VRAM
This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
4 GB vs 12 GB
34 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (6 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
6 vs 40
40 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
0 vs 40
Less advanced frame generation
This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
136 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
48 vs 184
2.8x larger process node
This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
14 nm vs 5 nm
82.3% lower texture rate
This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (66.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
66.82 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s

40.9% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,480 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
1,480 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
34 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (6 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
6 vs 40
40 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
0 vs 40
136 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
48 vs 184
82.3% lower texture rate
This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (66.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
66.82 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
30.2% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,341 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,341 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
71.1% lower pixel rate
This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (46.6 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
46.56 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
144 fewer AI cores
This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
0 vs 144
32 fewer ROPs
This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
32 vs 64
90.1% lower FP32 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (2.2 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
2.23 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
71.9% lower PassMark score
This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (6,351 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
6,351 points vs 22,638 points
5 years older
This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2018 vs 2023).
January 2018
2018 vs 2023
83.8% lower gaming score
This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (2,400 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
2,400 points vs 14,779 points
85.4% lower FP64 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
0.07 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
78% lower compute score
This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (2,659 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
2,659 points vs 12,070.5 points
3,584 fewer FP32 units
This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (768 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
768 vs 4,352

8 GB less VRAM
This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
4 GB vs 12 GB
75% lower memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (112.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
112.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
63.1% slower memory speed
This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (7,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
7,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
64 bit narrower memory bus
This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
128 bit vs 192 bit
95.8% smaller L2 cache
This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (1 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
1 MB vs 24 MB
62.5% smaller L1 cache
This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
48 KB vs 128 KB

Less advanced frame generation
This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
2.8x larger process node
This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
14 nm vs 5 nm
No DLSS support
This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
No ray tracing
This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
Older PCIe version
This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
3 vs 4
No AI upscalers
This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
No XeSS support
This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
No mesh shaders
This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
No Resizable BAR
This graphics card does not support Resizable BAR, while the average graphics card does. 76.4% of Graphics cards support it.
Older DirectX version
This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
12.1 vs 12 Ultimate
No sampler feedback
This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
85.6% fewer transistors
This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (3,300 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
3,300 million vs 22,900 million
Older FSR version
This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
3 vs 3.1

2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
1 vs 3
No AV1 encoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
1 fewer displays supported
This graphics card supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
3 vs 4
Older HDMI version
This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1a).
2.0b vs 2.1a
No AV1 decoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
No DSC support
This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
Older DisplayPort version
This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
1.4 vs 1.4a
More basic codec support
This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
Older HDCP version
This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
2.2 vs 2.3
2 fewer monitors per output type
This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
1 vs 3
Older NVDEC generation
This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
3 vs 6
75% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (5.4 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
5.4 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps

1 fewer fans
This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
2 vs 3
No dual BIOS
This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.

No RGB lighting
This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0

Timmy Joe PC Tech

≈ estimated

19/06/2018

Hands-on review · benchmarks, games and temperatures

Verdict

The ASUS Cerberus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC Edition is a solid entry-level card with strong results for its price, especially in esports and older titles.

9.0

Statmer TV

≈ estimated

18/04/2018

Hands-on review · one week of gaming and benchmarks

Verdict

The ASUS Cerberus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC Edition is totally worth buying, the reviewer says, with stable 60 fps on high settings and fine temperatures.

7.0

Tech SkyCom

≈ estimated

20/02/2021

Unboxing · installation, no performance results

Verdict

The ASUS Cerberus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC Edition is quite good, according to the creator, though this video shows no performance tests.

8.0

Gaming Brian

≈ estimated

08/10/2020

Unboxing · design and features overview

Verdict

The ASUS Cerberus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC Edition is a reliable card with good gaming performance, according to the creator.

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS Cerberus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC Edition

No external power required; draws power directly from the PCIe slot
Includes a protective and aesthetically pleasing backplate
Efficient dual-fan cooling system keeps temperatures low (often under 55°C)
Reliable performance for 1080p gaming on medium settings and eSports titles
Small form factor makes it suitable for compact and low-budget PC builds
Quiet operation even under heavy gaming loads
Easy 'plug and play' installation process

What customers don't like about ASUS Cerberus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC Edition

Limited overclocking headroom, particularly on memory performance
Considerably weaker performance compared to newer mid-range cards like the GTX 1060 or 1660 Super
Shows its age in modern AAA titles, often requiring very low settings for playable frame rates
Some users reported the fans can become loud under certain conditions
Heatsink size is relatively small compared to the overall fan shroud
Historical pricing was often considered high for the performance tier it occupies

Verdict

The Asus Cerberus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC Edition is an entry-level graphics card built on NVIDIA's 14nm Pascal architecture, featuring 4GB of GDDR5 memory with a 128-bit interface and 768 CUDA cores. It delivers a base clock of 1341 MHz and a boost clock of 1455 MHz in OC mode, offering reliable 1080p performance for popular esports titles. Its main pros include a plug-and-play design that requires no extra power connectors due to its 75W TDP, a protective backplate, and IP5X-certified dust-resistant dual fans for enhanced cooling. However, its primary cons are its limited 400 MHz memory overclocking headroom and its struggle to maintain high frame rates in modern, demanding AAA titles at ultra settings.

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