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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£170
  • Avg. price in US: ~$140
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 75 W

Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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%

9.4

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%

2.1

Performance

24.0%

1.8

Memory

12.0%

7.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.6

Design

4.0%

5.0

Connectivity & Media

Poor
9.4

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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.6
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4.3
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4.4
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4.6
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Exceptional
  • 6.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.4
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.1
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.7
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    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 Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti StormX is a compact, entry-level graphics card based on the NVIDIA Pascal architecture, featuring 768 CUDA cores and 4GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit interface. It operates at a base clock of 1290 MHz with a boost speed of 1392 MHz, delivering a memory bandwidth of 112 GB/s while supporting DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5. Key advantages include its power efficiency, as it draws a maximum of 75W directly from the PCIe slot without needing external power connectors, and its 'TurboFan Blade' single-fan design that ensures quiet operation in a small 166mm form factor suitable for mini-ITX builds. However, its primary drawbacks are its aging performance in modern AAA titles at high settings and the lack of a '0dB' silent mode, meaning the fan remains active even during idle periods.

Technical Specifications of Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx

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%

2.1

Performance

24.0%

1.8

Memory

12.0%

7.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.6

Design

4.0%

5.0

Connectivity & Media

3.7
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has a technical score of 3.69 points, which is lower than that of 91.9% 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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.6
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4.3
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9.4
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has a user score of 9.43 points, which is higher than that of 90.8% 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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%

9.6

Price

5.9
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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

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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

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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

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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
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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 GB/s
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx reaches 112 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 95% 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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

1.4
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
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
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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

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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
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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

75 W
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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

166 mm
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx is 166 mm long, which is shorter than 97.1% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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

590 g
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx weighs 590 g, which is lighter than 88.5% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx vs the average graphics card

  • 65.1% lower TDP
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
  • 119.37 mm shorter card length
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx is shorter than the average graphics card (166 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx is shorter than the average graphics card (166 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.166 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 32x larger L2 cache
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (1,024 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (1,024 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.1024 MB vs 32 MB
  • 15 mm lower card height
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 17.9% higher user score
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.43 vs 8.000).
    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.
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.43 vs 8.000).9.43 vs 8
  • 32x larger L2 cache
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (1,024 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 0.1% faster VRAM clock
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,752 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 56.6% smaller GPU die
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 65.1% lower TDP
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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.
  • 14 °C lower load temperature
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (53 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 65.9% lower peak power draw
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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.
  • 119.37 mm shorter card length
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx is shorter than the average graphics card (166 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 15 mm lower card height
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx is shorter than the average graphics card (112 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 40.9% lighter card weight
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx is lighter than the average graphics card (590 g vs 998 g). The average graphics card weighs 998 g.

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Overall
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 44.3% lower boost clock speed
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,392 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 34 fewer compute units
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (6 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 136 fewer TMUs
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 82.3% lower texture rate
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (66.8 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 32.8% lower base clock speed
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,290 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 75% lower pixel rate
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (41.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 3,584 fewer FP32 units
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (112 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 63.1% slower memory speed
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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.
  • No DLSS support
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 7 older
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,016 vs 2,023).
  • No XeSS support
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Worse SAM support
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older encoder generation
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • No sampler feedback
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 84.9% fewer transistors
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 fewer displays supported
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • No AV1 decoding
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2 vs 2.1).
  • Older DisplayPort version
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDCP version
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Not VR ready
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 1 fewer monitors per output type
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 2 fewer fans
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 7 dB noisier under load
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (42 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 4 °C lower thermal ceiling
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 44.3% lower boost clock speed
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,392 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,392 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1392 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (6 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.6 vs 40
  • 2 fewer fans
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 2.8x larger process node
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.48 vs 184
  • 82.3% lower texture rate
    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (66.8 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

    Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (66.8 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.66.82 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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What customers like about Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx?

  • No external power required; draws all power directly from the PCIe slot
  • Compact single-fan design fits easily into small or cramped PC cases
  • Highly power-efficient with a low 75W TDP
  • Quiet operation even under load, despite lacking a '0dB' fan mode
  • Capable of solid 1080p performance for eSports and well-optimized titles
  • Great value-for-money for budget system builds

What customers dislike about Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Stormx?

  • Lacks a '0dB' fan feature; the fan spins constantly even when idling
  • No factory overclocking; runs at standard reference clock speeds
  • Industrial, plastic-heavy aesthetic without premium features like a backplate or RGB
  • Struggles with modern AAA titles on high settings in 2024 and beyond
  • Limited overclocking headroom compared to 1050 Ti models with extra 6-pin power connectors
  • Outdated for high-resolution gaming (1440p or 4K) and lacks support for Ray Tracing or DLSS

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laptopmedia.com
10/01/2017
PALIT StormX GeForce GTX 1050 Ti video review (Desktop)

The LaptopMedia review highlights the Palit StormX GeForce GTX 1050 Ti as a compact, budget-friendly, and power-efficient desktop card based on Pascal architecture that excels in 1080p esports. Key advantages include its 75W TDP, which operates solely via the PCIe slot, and a small 16.6 cm form factor equipped with a single-fan cooler for stable, efficient performance. YouTube ·...Read more

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tektick.com
22/12/2016
Palit GTX 1050 Ti StormX Review - More Affordable

The Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti StormX review by TekTick evaluates this plug-and-play budget graphics card built on NVIDIA's Pascal architecture. It features a compact design with a short PCB under 170 mm, a basic plastic shroud, and a single 80 mm fan over a thin aluminum heatsink. Operating at standard reference clocks—a 1,291 MHz base clock and 1,392 MHz boost clock—the card is...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
10/01/2017
PALIT StormX GeForce GTX 1050 Ti video review (Desktop)

The Palit StormX GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is a compact, power-efficient GPU designed for 1080p gaming, utilizing Nvidia's Pascal architecture with 4GB GDDR5 memory. It features a 75W TDP, 768 CUDA cores, and a short PCB, allowing it to operate efficiently at a peak temperature of 53°C without requiring external power connectors. YouTube · Key advantages include the lack of a 6-pin power...Read more

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gamestar.de
09/06/2017
Palit Geforce GTX 1050 Ti StormXGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. - Preiswerte Grafikkarte für Full HD

The GameStar review concludes that the Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti StormX is a highly compact, budget-friendly graphics card built specifically for cost-conscious 1080p (Full HD) gamers. Driven by Nvidia's GP107-400 Pascal architecture, this specific custom model sticks closely to Nvidia's baseline specifications, operating at a 1,290 MHz base clock and a 1,392 MHz boost clock....Read more

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tweakers.net
25/10/2016
Nvidia Geforce GTX 1050 (Ti) Review: Gamen voor weinig (Algemene test inclusief Palit specificaties)

The review evaluates Nvidia’s budget-oriented Pascal-architecture graphics cards, specifically focusing on three custom MSI variants: the GTX 1050 Gaming X (2GB), the GTX 1050 Ti Gaming X (4GB), and the GTX 1050 Ti OC (4GB). Built on Samsung's 14nm process, these compact GP107 GPUs target entry-level 1080p gaming and are designed with a low Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 75W,...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
04/04/2017
Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti KalmX vs 1050 Ti StormX: passive vs active GPU benchmarks and comparison

The LaptopMedia review compares the passively cooled Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti KalmX with the active Palit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti StormX, highlighting that the fanless KalmX provides near-identical gaming performance to its active counterpart with less than a 1% performance gap. Both budget GPUs, powered by the 75W Pascal architecture, enable 1080p gaming without requiring external...Read more

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