G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 3nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 300W, a 250W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

2017

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌500% higher power demand at 300W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

2025

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

2017

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 3nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 300W, a 250W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌500% higher power demand at 300W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) better than Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 4,463 vs 4,403 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is a 2025 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2017, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 3nm process instead of 14nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.4% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (50W vs 300W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
1080p
low	78 FPS	139 FPS
medium	68 FPS	129 FPS
high	54 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	71 FPS	118 FPS
medium	61 FPS	102 FPS
high	43 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	55 FPS
medium	24 FPS	48 FPS
high	16 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
1080p
low	87 FPS	198 FPS
medium	60 FPS	159 FPS
high	44 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	49 FPS	137 FPS
medium	29 FPS	111 FPS
high	21 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	17 FPS	60 FPS
medium	11 FPS	50 FPS
high	9 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	40 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
1080p
low	201 FPS	198 FPS
medium	161 FPS	159 FPS
high	134 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	149 FPS
medium	121 FPS	119 FPS
high	100 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	99 FPS
medium	80 FPS	79 FPS
high	67 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	50 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
1080p
low	159 FPS	198 FPS
medium	131 FPS	159 FPS
high	116 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	116 FPS	149 FPS
medium	96 FPS	119 FPS
high	86 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	99 FPS
medium	54 FPS	79 FPS
high	44 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	50 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,463 points.

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,403 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) scores 4,463 and the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU reaches 4,403 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU uses GCN 5.0, both on 3 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)) vs 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
G3D Mark Score	4,463+1%	4,403
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	3 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3584	4096 ×2+14%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) draws 50W versus the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU's 300W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)) vs 350W (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.