| Testing platform | Provided by | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU : | Intel Core i7 6800K @ 4200 MHz | |
| CPU Cooler : | NZXT Kraken X61 | NZXT |
| Motherboard : | ASUS X99-A II | |
| Memory : | G.Skill Trident Z DDR4 3200 MHz 16-18-18-38-2N | G.SKILL |
| Display : | Crossover 289K (4096×2160) | |
| SSD : | Samsung 950 Pro 512GB M.2 | |
| PSU : | EVGA SuperNova 850 G2 | |
| OS : | Windows 10 x64 PRO | |
| GPUs : | MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GAMING X 4G (GeForce 370.70) | MSI |
| MSI GeForce GTX 1050 2G OC (GeForce 370.70) | MSI | |
In our tests we tend to apply highest available in-game presets. This way we get the best image quality as recommended the developers. It means that some cards will less VRAM will take a hit, but this is the best way to demonstrate their weaknesses.
Under each graph you will see a comparison chart. In those charts we declare the win or loss for each comparison based on our numbers. For us, the most important comparison is between GTX 960 and GTX 1050 Ti, but we have also added GTX 1050 vs RX 460.
Each card was tested twice: at stock configuration and with our overclocking. Our comparison charts are only for stock configurations.
The clock speeds shown in those charts represent the value reported by GPU-Z Boost Clock.
| Fire Strike Performance | Fire Strike Extreme | Fire Strike Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1050 Ti 4GB vs GTX 960 4GB | WIN | WIN | WIN |
| GTX 1050 2GB vs RX 460 4GB | WIN | WIN | LOSS |
| Fire Strike Performance | 3DMark11 Performance | 3DMark11 Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| GTX 1050 Ti 4GB vs GTX 960 4GB | LOSS | WIN |
| GTX 1050 2GB vs RX 460 4GB | LOSS | WIN |
| Fire Strike Performance | Time Spy |
|---|---|
| GTX 1050 Ti 4GB vs GTX 960 4GB | WIN |
| GTX 1050 2GB vs RX 460 4GB | LOSS |
| Fire Strike Performance | VRMark Orange | VRMark Blue |
|---|---|---|
| GTX 1050 Ti 4GB vs GTX 960 4GB | LOSS | LOSS |
| GTX 1050 2GB vs RX 460 4GB | WIN | LOSS |
| Unigine | HEAVEN Extreme | VALLEY Extreme HD |
|---|---|---|
| GTX 1050 Ti 4GB vs GTX 960 4GB | WIN | WIN |
| GTX 1050 2GB vs RX 460 4GB | WIN | WIN |
| Review Contents | |
|---|---|
| Page 1 | Overview MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GAMING X 4G |
| Page 2 | Overview MSI GeForce GTX 1050 2G OC |
| Page 3 | Synthetics Fire Strike ● 3DMark 11 ● Time Spy ● VRMark ● Unigine Valley ● Heaven |
| Page 4 | DirectX12 AotS ● Battlefield 1 ● DeusEX:MD ● Hitman ● Rise of the Tomb Raider ● Total War: Warhammer |
| Page 5 | DirectX11 Call of Duty: IW ● Division ● FarCry Primal ● Metro Last Light ● Project Cars ● R6 Siege ● THIEF ● Witcher 3 |
| Page 6 | Conclusion MSI GTX 1050 Ti GAMING X 4G ● MSI GTX 1050 2G OC |
