gtx 1050 2gb vs gtx 1050ti 4gb
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Atomicdonut17
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I'd never even known the 1050 Ti came in 2GB version. However, the 1050 Ti 4GB is a prime choice for budget 1080P gaming and will last for a bit. I'd say the 4GB.
Solandri
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The vast majority of VRAM is used to hold textures. For 1080p gaming, there's not much need for higher resolution textures than high (1024x1024). 2GB is enough for the vast majority of games using high textures. Higher amounts of VRAM are mostly needed only if you go up to ultra textures (2048x2048), and you'll only be able to see the difference at 4k or if you take the time to look really closely at a texture (e.g. move real close to a tree or wall) at 1080p.
That said, some of the newer games are really pushing technology with tons of textures. Even with high textures, they can exceed 2GB. So there is some argument for getting 4GB of VRAM even at 1080p. I'm not sure it's worth $30 extra. I think I'd rather pocket the money so I could use it on a new GPU in 2-3 years. But if you're planning to use this GPU for the next 4+ years, then the extra $30 is probably worth it.
That said, some of the newer games are really pushing technology with tons of textures. Even with high textures, they can exceed 2GB. So there is some argument for getting 4GB of VRAM even at 1080p. I'm not sure it's worth $30 extra. I think I'd rather pocket the money so I could use it on a new GPU in 2-3 years. But if you're planning to use this GPU for the next 4+ years, then the extra $30 is probably worth it.
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He means the 1050 non ti vs the 1050 Ti (1050 only has a 2GB frame buffer) Atomic.
OP, your going to want the 1050 Ti. The extra vram is the most important as games are consuming vram at a very fast rate these days. Even at 1080P.
I suggest you look at the RX 570 benchmarks, in several instances the GTX 1060 3GB was performing WORSE than the 1050 Ti because it only has 3GB of VRAM vs the 4GB the 1050 ti has.
Now the 1050 is still an ok buy, as for most games you run out of GPU horsepower first, before running into a vram bottleneck. But you might still get vram bottlenecking nonetheless.
The 1050 TI is the better buy.
OP, your going to want the 1050 Ti. The extra vram is the most important as games are consuming vram at a very fast rate these days. Even at 1080P.
I suggest you look at the RX 570 benchmarks, in several instances the GTX 1060 3GB was performing WORSE than the 1050 Ti because it only has 3GB of VRAM vs the 4GB the 1050 ti has.
Now the 1050 is still an ok buy, as for most games you run out of GPU horsepower first, before running into a vram bottleneck. But you might still get vram bottlenecking nonetheless.
The 1050 TI is the better buy.
barryb2008
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The base Alienware laptop from Dell now comes with the GTX 1050ti with 2GB. Their Inspiron gaming laptops come with the GTX 1050ti with 4GB.
I am having difficulty deciding on a laptop as well. Hoping the GTX 1060 will fall to $1,000 before the year is over.
I am having difficulty deciding on a laptop as well. Hoping the GTX 1060 will fall to $1,000 before the year is over.
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