NVIDIA GTX 1050 vs. GTX 1050 Ti: Which is better value?

Two budget cards go head to head.

The graphics card (GPU) market has seen a lot of inflation, mostly due to cryptocurrency mining, and for many, high-end hardware like the NVIDIA GTX 1080 or GTX 1080 Ti is simply unattainable. For others, that much power isn't needed, which is why NVIDIA makes lower-end models, like the GTX 1050 and GTX 1050 Ti.

If you're soon investing in a new PC, whether pre-built or custom, you might be wondering exactly which GPU makes the most sense. Let's compare the two to figure out which one is best for you.

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The comparison between the GTX 1050 and GTX 1050 Ti was much easier before May 2018, when NVIDIA decided to add a 3GB GTX 1050 to the mix. Like the GTX 1060 with 3GB and 6GB models, these are two separate products under the same name, differentiated on most product pages only by the amount of VRAM inside.

NVIDIA no doubt decided to add the 3GB GTX 1050 as a relatively low-cost option with a bit more power, and as an option that appeals more to gamers than crypto-miners. In a statement to PC World, an NVIDIA spokesperson had this to say:

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