RX 460 vs. GTX 1050, which one should I have?

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beeleved

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Hello there, I'm trying to make a budget build for a friend and I'm torn between the RX 460 and the GTX 1050. Which one is the better option?

Here is my part list if you're interested:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($46.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($41.99 @ Jet)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.78 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 460 2GB Video Card ($97.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($25.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Power Supply: EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply ($27.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150PCe PCI-Express x1 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter ($10.97 @ Amazon)
Total: $514.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-08 21:49 EST-0500
 
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Generally, the 460 is less expensive. So in the case of a tight budget, where every dollar is vital, the 2gb 460 is the best choice. It can do well, with some compromises on newer games. The 1050 is generally a better performer, so it's the best pick if you can afford to spend a bit more and want every last extra bit of performance at this level. Remember that both these cards are entry level, so in some demanding games there is effectively no difference. If one card gets 38fps and the other 43fps, that's the same for all practical purposes. The 1050 will be better suited to DX11 games, ie GTA V, while the 460 benefits from DX12 and Vulcan, which might help possibly in future games. Would I pay $15 to $20 more for the 1050? No, but...
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Generally, the 460 is less expensive. So in the case of a tight budget, where every dollar is vital, the 2gb 460 is the best choice. It can do well, with some compromises on newer games. The 1050 is generally a better performer, so it's the best pick if you can afford to spend a bit more and want every last extra bit of performance at this level. Remember that both these cards are entry level, so in some demanding games there is effectively no difference. If one card gets 38fps and the other 43fps, that's the same for all practical purposes. The 1050 will be better suited to DX11 games, ie GTA V, while the 460 benefits from DX12 and Vulcan, which might help possibly in future games. Would I pay $15 to $20 more for the 1050? No, but that's just me.
 
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