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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£140
  • Avg. price in US: ~$190
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 75 W

MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.3

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

3.7

Technical Score

10.0%

9.3

User score

Poor
3.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

2.2

Performance

24.0%

1.7

Memory

12.0%

8.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.9

Design

4.0%

5.3

Connectivity & Media

Poor
9.3

User score

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 components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(475)
amazon
4.4
(141)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

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  • 3.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.5
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.6
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.9
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC is an entry-level graphics card built on NVIDIA's 14nm Pascal architecture, featuring 768 CUDA cores and 4GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus. This factory-overclocked model delivers a base clock of 1341 MHz and a boost frequency of 1455 MHz, providing a modest performance increase over reference specifications. Key strengths include its compact 177mm dual-slot design, high power efficiency with a 75W TDP that eliminates the need for external power connectors on most variants, and reliable 1080p performance for eSports titles and older AAA games. However, it is increasingly limited by its 4GB VRAM in modern titles, lacks support for advanced features like ray tracing or DLSS, and may produce noticeable fan noise under heavy loads.

Technical Specifications of MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

2.2

Performance

24.0%

1.7

Memory

12.0%

8.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.9

Design

4.0%

5.3

Connectivity & Media

3.7
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a technical score of 3.73 points, which is lower than that of 91.6% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(475)
amazon
4.4
(141)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

9.3
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a user score of 9.27 points, which is higher than that of 83.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
10
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

4.3

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

5.9
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 83.9% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

2,315 points
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC scores 2315 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 91.4% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

2,665 points
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC scores 2665 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 71% of graphics cards and equal to 1.6% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

2.24 TFLOPS
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC delivers 2.24 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 95.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

4 GB
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has 4 GB of VRAM, which is less than 88% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

112.1 GB/s
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC reaches 112.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 93.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

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OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

3
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC supports up to 3 displays, which is fewer than 92.3% of graphics cards and equal to 5.8% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

1
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 89.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to 16.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

75 W
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a TDP of 75 W, which is lower than that of 90.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

75 W
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC draws 75 W under peak load, which is lower than 91.1% of graphics cards and equal to 2.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

300 W
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC recommends a 300 W PSU, which is lower than that of 95.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

75 W
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a board power limit of 75 W, which is lower than that of 91.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

177 mm
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC is 177 mm long, which is shorter than 93.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

112 mm
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC is 112 mm tall, which is shorter than 84.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.8% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC vs the average graphics card

  • 65.1% lower TDP
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC 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
  • 4x faster VRAM clock
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (7,008 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (7,008 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.7008 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 53.8% lower PSU requirement
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC 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.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC 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
  • 108.37 mm shorter card length
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC is shorter than the average graphics card (177 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC is shorter than the average graphics card (177 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.177 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 15 mm lower card height
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC is shorter than the average graphics card (112 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC is shorter than the average graphics card (112 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.112 mm vs 127 mm
  • 65.9% lower board power limit
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC 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.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC 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
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 3.79x cheaper
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC is cheaper than the average graphics card (£140 vs £530).
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC is cheaper than the average graphics card (£140 vs £530).£140 vs £530
  • 4x faster VRAM clock
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (7,008 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 56.6% smaller GPU die
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (132 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 65.1% lower TDP
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 53.8% lower PSU requirement
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC 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.
  • 65.9% lower board power limit
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC 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.
  • 12 °C lower idle temperature
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (26 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 65.9% lower peak power draw
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC 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.
  • 108.37 mm shorter card length
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC is shorter than the average graphics card (177 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 15 mm lower card height
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC is shorter than the average graphics card (112 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Overall
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 41.8% lower boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,455 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 34 fewer compute units
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (6 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 136 fewer TMUs
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 82.9% lower texture rate
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (64.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 30.2% lower base clock speed
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,341 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 79.6% lower gaming score
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (2,315 points vs 11,337 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 11,337 points.
  • 99.9% lower FP16 performance
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (0 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 90.3% lower compute throughput
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (2.2 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 3,584 fewer FP32 units
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (768 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC 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.
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 75% lower memory bandwidth
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC 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.
  • 63.1% slower memory speed
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC 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.
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.8x larger process node
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC 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.
  • Older PCIe version
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 7 older
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,016 vs 2,023).
  • No mesh shaders
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older encoder generation
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • No sampler feedback
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 84.9% fewer transistors
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (3,300 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer displays supported
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • No AV1 decoding
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2 vs 2.1).
  • Older DisplayPort version
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDCP version
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Not VR ready
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 1 fewer monitors per output type
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • Older NVDEC generation
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 1 fewer fans
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 4 °C lower thermal ceiling
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (97 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • No backplate
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 41.8% lower boost clock speed
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,455 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,455 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1455 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC 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.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC 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
  • 34 fewer compute units
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (6 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (6 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.6 vs 40
  • 2.8x larger process node
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC 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.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC 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
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC 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
  • 136 fewer TMUs
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.48 vs 184
  • 82.9% lower texture rate
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (64.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (64.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.64.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 1 fewer fans
    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
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What customers like about MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC?

  • Excellent value for budget-conscious 1080p gaming builds
  • Highly power-efficient design with a low 75W TDP
  • No external PCIe power connector required for most models, making it ideal for upgrading older office PCs
  • Operates quietly and maintains low temperatures even under load
  • Compact form factor fits easily into smaller PC cases
  • Comes with a factory overclock for a slight performance boost over reference cards
  • Compatible with MSI Afterburner for easy monitoring and additional overclocking

What customers dislike about MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OC?

  • Struggles to maintain playable frame rates in modern, high-demand AAA titles at high settings
  • Limited overclocking headroom beyond the out-of-the-box settings
  • Abbreviated port selection (typically one DVI, one HDMI, and one DisplayPort) compared to higher-end cards
  • Lacks a backplate, which can impact aesthetic appeal and structural rigidity
  • Not capable of providing a smooth experience for Virtual Reality (VR) applications
  • Performance is significantly outclassed by slightly more expensive alternatives like the Radeon RX 470

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me.pcmag.com
31/12/2016
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4G OC Review - PCMag Middle East

The MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4G OC is a highly capable, budget-friendly graphics card that slots efficiently into the market for 1080p entry-level gaming. Priced at a modest $139.99 MSRP, this full-height card is built around Nvidia’s efficient Pascal GP107 architecture and features 4GB of GDDR5 memory. Because it measures only 7 inches long and possesses a low 75-watt thermal design...Read more

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au.pcmag.com
31/12/2016
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4G OC Review - PCMag Australia

The MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4G OC is an affordable, entry-level graphics card based on Nvidia's Pascal architecture, designed specifically to deliver solid performance for 1080p gaming. Priced at a budget-friendly launch price of $139, this full-height card measures just 7 inches long, making it an excellent fit for compact, small-form-factor desktop builds. It features 4GB of GDDR5...Read more

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pcmag.com
16/12/2016
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4G OC Review - PCMag

The MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4G OC is a compact, efficient, and budget-friendly graphics card designed for 1080p gaming, featuring 4GB of GDDR5 memory, 768 CUDA cores, and a mild factory overclock. A key advantage is its ability to run entirely off PCIe slot power without requiring an external power connector, making it an excellent, quiet, and cool-running choice for...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
30/12/2016
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4G OC Review - PCMag UK

The MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4G OC is a budget-friendly, full-height graphics card that delivers solid performance for 1080p gaming out of the box. Based on Nvidia's "Pascal" architecture, the 7-inch card features 4GB of GDDR5 memory and 768 CUDA cores. Key advantages of this specific model include its cool and quiet single-fan operation, along with an exceptionally easy installation...Read more

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hardware.fr
01/02/2017
Les GeForce GTX 1050 et 1050 Ti : MSI et Zotac

This review by Hardware.fr evaluates three entry-level Nvidia Pascal graphics cards: the MSI GTX 1050 T(win) OC 2 Go, the MSI GTX 1050 Ti OC 4 Go, and the Zotac GTX 1050 Ti Mini 4 Go. A major pro shared by all three cards is their high energy efficiency; they strictly adhere to the reference 66W power consumption limit from the 12V rail, completely eliminating the need for any...Read more

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tomshardware.fr
25/10/2016
Test des GeForce GTX 1050 et GTX 1050 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1050 and 1050 Ti entry-level graphics cards, built on Nvidia's 14nm FinFET GP107 Pascal architecture by Samsung, successfully outperform the competing AMD Radeon RX 460 across most benchmarks. Tested using an Intel Core i7-6700K platform in Full HD (1080p), the standard 2GB GTX 1050 exhibits clear superiority over the RX 460 in DirectX 11 titles like GTA V—where it...Read more

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cowcotland.com
25/10/2016
Test carte graphique MSI GTX 1050 Ti OC Edition

The MSI GTX 1050 Ti OC Edition is a compact, 17.5 cm, 14nm Pascal-based card featuring 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, a 1341/1455 MHz factory overclock, and a single-fan cooling system, according to Cowcotland. It targets 1080p gaming, delivering over 60 FPS in titles like Shadow Warrior 2 and comfortably outperforming the Radeon RX 460 in sub-€200 benchmarks. Key advantages identified by...Read more

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