Compare / GeForce GTX 1050 vs Radeon HD 7870

GTX 1050 vs HD 7870: which is better?

Radeon HD 7870 is about 8% faster than GeForce GTX 1050 in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600). Radeon HD 7870 offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $80 (used)Part score 20/100
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AMD

Radeon HD 7870

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $40 (used)Part score 18/100
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Faster: Radeon HD 7870Cheaper: Radeon HD 7870Value: Radeon HD 7870

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
20/100
Part score
18/100
38 FPS
Average FPS
41 FPS
≈ $80 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $40 (used)
60/100
Value for money
100/100
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce GTX 1050Radeon HD 7870
38average FPS
41average FPS
Resolution
1080p1440p4K
Settings
CompetitiveHigh
CPU
Mid-rangeTop

Showing: 1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
105
105
Counter-Strike 2
47
61
League of Legends
143
117
Fortnite
11
17
Apex Legends
21
30
Rainbow Six Siege X
53
73
Overwatch 2
33
44
Rocket League
71
75
PUBG: Battlegrounds
22
27
Call of Duty: Warzone
13
23
Marvel Rivals
11
17
Dota 2
52
53

Other games

GTA V
24
27
Minecraft
71
64
Red Dead Redemption 2
<10
12
Cyberpunk 2077
<10
13
EA SPORTS FC
22
28
Roblox
72
60
Elden Ring
<10
11
Baldur’s Gate 3
10
15
Euro Truck Simulator 2
23
22
Rust
10
16

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