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MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130VRAM:4 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):75 W

MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X 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.

MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X
4.6/10

Overall score

Score
4.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

90%

4.0

Technical score

10%

9.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 91% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

4.6

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 89%
4.0

Technical score

Technical score
4.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

44%

2.2

Performance

24%

2.4

Memory

12%

8.9

Power & Cooling

11%

7.4

Platform & Features

5%

8.0

Design

4%

5.5

Connectivity & Media

â–¼Worse than 93%
9.4

User score

User score
9.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 95%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X

Technical score
Technical score
4.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

44%

2.2

Performance

24%

2.4

Memory

12%

8.9

Power & Cooling

11%

7.4

Platform & Features

5%

8.0

Design

4%

5.5

Connectivity & Media

4.0
User score
User score
9.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.4
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

70%

4.6

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.1
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
2,474 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 2,474 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 94% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k 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
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k 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
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k 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
2.25 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 2.25 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 94.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 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
Market range: <64 bit – >384 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
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 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
This graphics card supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% 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
Market range: <4 – >4
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
Market range: <1 – >3
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
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 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
Market range: <60 W – >360 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
Market range: <100 W – >400 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
Market range: <450 W – >850 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
113 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 113 W, which is lower than that of 89.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
75 W
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Size
229x 131x 39 mm
Length
229 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 229 mm long, which is shorter than 81.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Height
131 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 131 mm tall, which is taller than 61.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 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
527 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 527 g, which is lighter than 90.4% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X 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
  • 56 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (229 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    229 mm vs 285 mm
  • 49.8% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (113 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    113 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% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X
    the average graphics card
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.44 vs 8.000).
    9.44 vs 8
  • 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
  • 18% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X
    the average graphics card
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.44 vs 8.000).
    9.44 vs 8
  • 4.08x cheaper
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X is cheaper than the average graphics card (£130 vs £530).
    £130 vs £530
  • 2.37x more popular
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X 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
  • 49.8% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (113 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    113 W vs 225 W
  • 70.8% lower idle power draw
    This graphics card has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (3.5 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    3.5 W vs 12 W
  • 11 °C lower idle temperature
    This graphics card has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (26 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    26 °C vs 37 °C
  • 8.4 dB quieter under load
    This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (27 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    27 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
  • 56 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (229 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    229 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
  • 48.4% lighter card weight
    This graphics card is lighter than the average graphics card (527 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    527 g vs 1,021 g
  • 40.4% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1493 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,493 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
  • 2.8x 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
  • 78% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (84 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    84 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 17% worse value for money
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.15 vs 7.2).
    6.15 vs 7.2
  • 40.4% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1493 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,493 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
  • 78% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (84 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    84 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 73.5% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (43.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    43.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 29.5% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1354 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,354 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 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
  • 90.8% 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.
    2.08 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
  • 83.1% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (2474 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    2,474 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 90.2% lower compute throughput
    This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (2.3 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    2.25 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
  • 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 vs yes
  • No DirectStorage support
    This graphics card does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 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 (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    4.0 vs 8
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 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 (1 vs 3.1).
    1.0 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.
    No vs yes
  • 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 vs yes
  • No DSC support
    This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 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
  • Not VR ready
    This graphics card is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 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
  • 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 backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 6 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (131 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    131 mm vs 125 mm

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hexus.net
28/10/2016
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28/10/2016
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tweaktown.com
25/10/2016
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guru3d.com
25/10/2016
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techpowerup.com
25/10/2016
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07/11/2016
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07/11/2016
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25/10/2016
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30/11/2016
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What we like about MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X

  • Near-silent operation with Zero Frozr technology that stops fans under low load
  • Excellent thermal performance keeping the card cool even during gaming
  • Visual appeal featuring a black and red color scheme with LED lighting
  • Capable 1080p gaming performance for esports titles and older modern games
  • Solid build quality and impressive power efficiency
  • Significant overclocking headroom reported by enthusiasts

What we don't like about MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X

  • Premium price point compared to entry-level 1050 Ti models, affecting overall value
  • Requires a 6-pin PCIe power connector unlike some other 1050 Ti variants
  • Large physical dimensions (dual-slot, long) may not fit in very compact cases
  • Outperformed by similarly priced competitors like the RX 470 or GTX 1060 3GB
  • Hardware is showing its age in 2025, struggling with newer triple-A titles
  • Lack of a backplate and RGB lighting (white/red only)

Verdict

The MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X 4G is a budget-friendly graphics card powered by the Pascal GP107 architecture, featuring 768 CUDA cores and 4GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus. It offers versatile performance modes, with the OC Mode reaching a boost clock of 1493 MHz and a memory speed of 7108 MHz, while maintaining a low 75W TDP. Main pros include its highly efficient Twin Frozr VI thermal design with dual Torx 2.0 fans that stay silent under low loads, solid 1080p performance for esports titles, and a dedicated 6-pin power connector for enhanced overclocking stability compared to standard models. On the downside, it lacks a backplate for structural support, requires more physical space due to its large dual-slot footprint, and is increasingly considered outdated for modern AAA gaming, as it lacks support for ray tracing and DLSS.

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