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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti D5 4G Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120VRAM:4 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):75 W

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti D5 4G Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti D5 4G
4.4/10

Overall score

Score
4.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

3.9

Technical score

10%

9.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 93% of graphics cards
6.1

Value for money

Value for money
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

4.4

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 89%
3.9

Technical score

Technical score
3.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

44%

2.1

Performance

24%

2.1

Memory

12%

8.1

Power & Cooling

11%

7.4

Platform & Features

5%

9.2

Design

4%

5.5

Connectivity & Media

â–¼Worse than 94%
9.5

User score

User score
9.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.3

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 97%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti D5 4G

Technical score
Technical score
3.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

44%

2.1

Performance

24%

2.1

Memory

12%

8.1

Power & Cooling

11%

7.4

Platform & Features

5%

9.2

Design

4%

5.5

Connectivity & Media

3.9
User score
User score
9.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.3

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.5
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti D5 4G has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

4.4

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.1
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
2,349 points
This graphics card scores 2,349 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 94.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
This graphics card scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to 16.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
5,998 points
This graphics card scores 5,998 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 92.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
2,659 points
This graphics card scores 2,659 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 92.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
2.2 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 2.2 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 94.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
4 GB
This graphics card has 4 GB of VRAM, which is less than 88% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR version
GDDR5
This graphics card uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85.9% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
128 bit
This graphics card uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
112.1 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 112.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 93.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.8% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12.1
This graphics card supports DirectX 12.1, which is older than on 77.4% of graphics cards and equal to 4.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
3
This graphics card supports up to 3 displays, which is fewer than 91.8% of graphics cards and equal to 5.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
1
This graphics card offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 88.7% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.6% of graphics cards and equal to 13.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
8.1 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
75 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 75 W, which is lower than that of 90.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
75 W
This graphics card draws 75 W under peak load, which is lower than 91.9% of graphics cards and equal to 2.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
300 W
This graphics card recommends a 300 W PSU, which is lower than that of 94.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.5% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
75 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 75 W, which is lower than that of 91.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
75 W
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Size
172x 113x 30 mm
Length
172 mm
This graphics card is 172 mm long, which is shorter than 94.2% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
113 mm
This graphics card is 113 mm tall, which is shorter than 75.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.7% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
610 g
This graphics card weighs 610 g, which is lighter than 86.9% of graphics cards.
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti D5 4G vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 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
  • 4x faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (7008 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    7,008 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 113 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (172 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    172 mm vs 285 mm
  • 66.7% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    75 W vs 225 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
  • 18.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti D5 4G
    the average graphics card
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti D5 4G has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.50 vs 8.000).
    9.5 vs 8
  • 12 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (113 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    113 mm vs 125 mm
  • 18.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti D5 4G
    the average graphics card
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti D5 4G has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.50 vs 8.000).
    9.5 vs 8
  • 4.42x cheaper
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti D5 4G is cheaper than the average graphics card (£120 vs £530).
    £120 vs £530
  • 2.37x more popular
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti D5 4G is more popular than the average graphics card (10 vs 4.2).
    10 vs 4.22
  • 4x faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (7008 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    7,008 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 55.3% smaller GPU die
    This graphics card has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (132 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
    132 mm² vs 295 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
  • 66.7% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    75 W vs 225 W
  • 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
  • 7 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (60 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    60 °C vs 67 °C
  • 113 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (172 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    172 mm vs 285 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
  • 12 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (113 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    113 mm vs 125 mm
  • 42.9% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1430 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,430 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 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
  • 2 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    1 vs 3
  • 2.8x larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    14 nm vs 5 nm
  • 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
  • 18.4% worse value for money
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti D5 4G has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.08 vs 7.2).
    6.08 vs 7.2
  • 42.9% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1430 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,430 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% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (68.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    68.64 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 32.8% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1290 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,290 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 72% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (45.8 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    45.76 GPixel/s vs 163.2 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
  • 90.5% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (2.1 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    2.14 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 73.5% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (5998 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    5,998 points vs 22,653 points
  • 84% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (2349 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    2,349 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 90.4% lower compute throughput
    This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (2.2 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    2.2 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 78% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (2659 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    2,659 points vs 12,074 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
  • 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
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 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 (7008 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    7,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 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 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    48 vs 128
  • 2.8x larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node 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).
    3.0 vs 4.0
  • 7 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2016 vs 2023).
    October 2016
    2,016 vs 2,023
  • No AI upscalers
    This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    This graphics card does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Worse SAM support
    This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    6 vs 8
  • 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 (3300 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 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).
    3.0 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
  • 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.
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • 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
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
    2.0b vs 2.1
  • 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
  • 2 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    1 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.

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What we like about GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti D5 4G

  • No external power required: Draws all power directly from the PCIe slot, making it perfect for upgrading office PCs with weak power supplies.
  • Quiet operation: The 90mm fan is frequently described as whisper-quiet or silent when the system is idle or under low load.
  • Low power consumption and heat: Runs very cool with a low 75W TDP, requiring only a 300W PSU.
  • Compact design: Its relatively small footprint allows it to fit into most standard and many smaller computer cases.
  • Great for legacy and esports titles: Highly capable for games like CS:GO, Fortnite, and GTA V at 1080p.
  • Ease of installation: Users consistently report a very straightforward 'plug-and-play' setup process.

What we don't like about GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti D5 4G

  • Struggles with modern AAA games: Performance drops significantly in post-2020 titles, often requiring 720p resolution or 'Low' settings to reach playable frame rates.
  • Cheap build materials: Some users noted the plastic shroud feels flimsy and the overall finish lacks a premium feel compared to higher-end models.
  • Limited future-proofing: With only 4GB of VRAM and no support for modern features like DLSS or Ray Tracing, it is increasingly becoming obsolete for new releases.
  • Diminishing value: While originally a budget hero, its used market price is often close to newer, more powerful cards like the GTX 1650.
  • Minimal overclocking headroom: Because this specific D5 model lacks a 6-pin power connector, it has less stability and potential for manual overclocking than 'OC' editions.

Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 Ti D5 4G is a budget-oriented graphics card featuring 4GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, equipped with 768 CUDA cores and a 1392 MHz boost clock in Gaming Mode. Built on the Pascal architecture, it provides essential connectivity through DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0b, and Dual-link DVI-D. Its main advantages include high energy efficiency with a 75W power draw that requires no external power connectors, a compact single 90mm fan design for small builds, and reliable 1080p performance for esports titles. However, it struggles with modern AAA games at high settings, lacks support for ray tracing and DLSS, and features a basic aluminum heatsink that may offer less effective thermal dissipation than higher-end dual-fan models.

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