The standard version of the card is defined by the following core metrics: : 640
: Base clock of 1354 MHz and a boost clock of up to 1455 MHz 1GTX050
: DirectX 12, NVIDIA G-Sync, and NVIDIA Ansel Legacy and Current Relevance The standard version of the card is defined
: 75W, allowing it to run entirely on power provided by the PCIe slot it emphasized power efficiency
: 2GB GDDR5 (standard), with later variants offering 3GB or 4GB
The GTX 1050 was designed as a budget-friendly solution for 1080p gaming, specifically targeting less demanding titles like MOBA games (e.g., League of Legends ) and eSports. Built on NVIDIA's using a 14nm FinFET process, it emphasized power efficiency, often requiring no external power connector. Key Technical Specifications
: Upgrading older office PCs that lack specialized power supplies.