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    [38 Gaming tests + videos] NVIDIA GeForce MX350 vs GeForce GTX 1050 – the same GPU chip for both but the 1050 is more than 50% faster

    From: Nikolay Palaozov | 0

    The NVIDIA GeForce MX350 is a curious case. Yes, this is the successor of the well-known GeForce MX250, but the new one origins from a much powerful GPU. Simply said, the MX350 is the GTX 1050 but the MX video card has a 64-bit bus and just a 25W TGP.

    Seems fine, greatly reduced memory bus and TGP, and when you add almost the same frequencies in the mix you can call it a day because this GPU can be found in thinner laptops than the ones equipped with the GTX 1050. Ergo, this is a simple scheme for a low-end GPU without too many technical efforts.

    Since the MX350 is a cut-down version of the GTX 1050 we thought that it’s a good idea to compare these two and see how much power is taken away from the MX350.

    See all configurations with GeForce MX350 / GeForce GTX 1050

    Contents

    1. Specs overview
    2. GPU comparison table
    3. Synthetic benchmarks
    4. Gaming tests and gameplay videos (ext. monitor)
    5. Performance summary (gaming tests)
    6. Verdict

    Specs overview

    As we said, the NVIDIA GeForce MX350 is the successor of the MX250. It’s the same chip as the GTX 1050 but the memory bus is cut to 64-bit and the TGP is decreased to 25W. No matter what, the new one looks like a much more powerful video card compared to the MX250. It’s a Pascal video card that is based on the GP107 chip with 640 shader units and 16 ROPs. The base and the boost clocks are 1354 MHz and 1468 MHz. The memory is set to 7008 MHz.

    As you may have guessed, the GeForce GTX 1050 isn’t that different. This is the same 14nm Pascal GP107 video card, that has the same amount of shader units and ROPs as its smaller sibling. The base core clock and the memory clock are equal when you are comparing these two GPUs (the boost clock of GTX 1050 is 2% higher). The main advantage of the GTX 1050 is the 128-bit memory bus and a much higher TGP limit of 75W.

    GPU comparison table

     GeForce MX350GeForce GTX 1050
    ArchitecturePascalPascal
    GPU chipGP107GP107
    Shader units640640
    ROPs1616
    Base Clock (MHz)13541354
    Boost clock (MHz)14681493 (+2%)
    Memory clock (MHz)70087000
    Memory size (MB)2048up to 4GB
    Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
    Memory bus width (bit)64128 (+100%)
    TGP (Total Graphics Power)25W75W (+200%)
    DirectX version12.112.1
    Technology14nm14nm
    RTX capabilitiesNoNo
    Release date02.202001.2017
    Detailed specsLinkLink

     

    Synthetic benchmarks

    The GeForce GTX 1050 is around 50% faster compared to the MX350 in two of the most popular synthetic benchmark – 3DMark Fire Strike and Unigine Superposition.

    Results are from the 3DMark: Time Spy (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)

    NVIDIA GeForce MX350 (25W) Lenovo Ideapad 5 (15)
    1389
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (3GB GDDR5) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-74G)
    0

    Results are from the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)

    NVIDIA GeForce MX350 (25W) Lenovo Ideapad 5 (15)
    4602
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (3GB GDDR5) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-74G)
    6671

    Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)

    NVIDIA GeForce MX350 (25W) Lenovo Ideapad 5 (15)
    650
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (3GB GDDR5) Acer Aspire 7 (A715-74G)
    1093

    Gaming tests and gameplay videos (ext. monitor)

    As we saw the synthetics, let’s see if the GTX 1050 can maintain the same lead when it comes to real-life gaming tests.

    cs-go-benchmarks

    CS:GOFull HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, MAX (Check settings)
    GeForce MX350153 fps126 fps109 fps
    GeForce GTX 1050264 fps (+73%)235 fps (+87%)176 fps (+61%)




     

    DOTA 2Full HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
    GeForce MX350135 fps93 fps74 fps61 fps
    GeForce GTX 1050157 fps (+16%)119 fps (+28%)111 fps (+50%)92 fps (+51%)




    GTA-V-benchmarks

     

    Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)Full HD, Normal (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Very High (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
    GeForce MX350110 fps45 fps23 fps–
    GeForce GTX 1050156 fps (+42%)66 fps (+47%)34 fps (+48%)20 fps




    For HonorFull HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Extreme (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35039 fps37 fps30 fps
    GeForce GTX 105056 fps (+44%)54 fps (+46%)41 fps (+37%)




     

    Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six SiegeFull HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Very High (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35079 fps56 fps41 fps34 fps
    GeForce GTX 1050126 fps (+59%)86 fps (+54%)78 fps (+90%)66 fps (+94%)




    rise-of-the-tomb-raider

    Rise of the Tomb Raider (2016)Full HD, Lowest (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, Very High (Check settings)Full HD, MAX (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35056 fps38 fps16 fps–
    GeForce GTX 105089 fps (+59%)57 fps (+50%)28 fps (+75%)18 fps




    Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon WildlandsFull HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Very High (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35028 fps21 fps––
    GeForce GTX 105043 fps (+54%)39 fps (+86%)33 fps20 fps




     

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018)Full HD, Lowest (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Highest (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35045 fps19 fps––
    GeForce GTX 105064 fps (+42%)36 fps (+89%)32 fps–




    Doom (2016)Full HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35057 fps24 fps–
    GeForce GTX 105084 fps (+47%)72 fps (+200%)70 fps




    Doom EternalFull HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, U.Nightmare (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35026 fps22 fps–
    GeForce GTX 105055 fps (+112%)51 fps (+132%)–




    Red Dead Redemption 2Full HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, MAX (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35016 fps–––
    GeForce GTX 105039 fps (+144%)22 fps––


    –


    Metro ExodusFull HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Extreme (Check settings)
    GeForce MX350–––
    GeForce GTX 105050 fps21 fps–




    Gears 5Full HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35050 fps32 fps28 fps–
    GeForce GTX 105077 fps (+54%)47 fps (+47%)40 fps (+43%)31 fps




    Assassin’s Creed OdysseyFull HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra High (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35033 fps23 fps––
    GeForce GTX 105051 fps (+55%)43 fps (+87%)35 fps22 fps




    HearthstoneFull HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)
    GeForce MX350228 fps237 fps49 fps
    GeForce GTX 1050261 fps (+14%)286 fps (+21%)57 fps (16%)




     

    MinecraftFull HD, Minimum (Check settings)Full HD, Maximum (Check settings)
    GeForce MX350527 fps (+161%)43 fps
    GeForce GTX 1050202 fps58 fps (+35%)




    League Of LegendsFull HD, V.Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, V.High (Check settings)
    GeForce MX350217 fps (+6%)195 fps (+13%)176 fps (+5%)
    GeForce GTX 1050204 fps172 fps168 fps




    Rocket LeagueFull HD, H.Performance (Check settings)Full HD, H.Quality (Check settings)
    GeForce MX350226 fps90 fps
    GeForce GTX 1050383 fps (+69%)135 fps (+50%)




    OverwatchFull HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Epic (Check settings)
    GeForce MX350101 fps61 fps40 fps
    GeForce GTX 1050162 fps (+60%)94 fps (+54%)57 fps (+43%)




     

    PUBGFull HD, V.Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35051 fps38 fps36 fps–
    GeForce GTX 105074 fps (+46%)56 fps (+47%)52 fps (+44%)44 fps




    Darksiders GenesisFull HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, Mid (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35078 fps51 fps42 fps40 fps
    GeForce GTX 1050116 fps (+49%)69 fps (+35%)56 fps (+33%)51 fps (+28%)




    Halo ReachFull HD, Performance (Check settings)Full HD, Original (Check settings)Full HD, Enhanced (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35096 fps86 fps76 fps
    GeForce GTX 1050145 fps (+51%)134 fps (+56%)122 fps (+61%)




    Borderlands 3Full HD, V.Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Badass (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35043 fps28 fps17 fps–
    GeForce GTX 105064 fps (+49%)42 fps (+50%)26 fps (+53%)19 fps




    Team Fortress 2Full HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, MAX (Check settings)
    GeForce MX350117 fps105 fps
    GeForce GTX 1050157 fps (+34%)146 fps (+39%)




    eFootball PES 2020Full HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35065 fps39 fps
    GeForce GTX 1050110 fps (+69%)66 fps (+69%)




    FIFA 20Full HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
    GeForce MX350129 fps70 fps
    GeForce GTX 1050214 fps (+66%)128 fps (+83%)




    The Witcher 3Full HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35042 fps34 fps25 fps–
    GeForce GTX 105066 fps (+57%)48 fps (+41%)42 fps (+68%)29 fps




    Need For Speed HeatFull HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35037 fps25 fps21 fps
    GeForce GTX 105057 fps (+54%)41 fps (+64%)35 fps (+67%)




    Apex LegendsFull HD, Min. (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, MAX (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35047 fps35 fps25 fps
    GeForce GTX 105076 fps (+62%)58 fps (+66%)42 fps (+68%)




    Battlefield VFull HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35038 fps29 fps24 fps–
    GeForce GTX 105080 fps (+111%)60 fps (+107%)48 fps (+100%)43 fps




    Call Of Duty Modern WarfareFull HD, V.Low (Check settings)Full HD, Normal (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35032 fps29 fps16 fps
    GeForce GTX 105047 fps (+47%)42 fps (+45%)30 fps (+88%)


    –


    ARK: Survival EvolvedFull HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Epic (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35041 fps17 fps––
    GeForce GTX 105064 fps (+56%)32 fps (+88%)25 fps–




    Total War Three KingdomsFull HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
    GeForce MX35046 fps30 fps18 fps–
    GeForce GTX 105085 fps (+85%)46 fps (+53%)27 fps (+50%)19 fps




     

    WarframeFull HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)
    GeForce MX350109 fps64 fps
    GeForce GTX 1050161 fps (+48%)104 fps (+63%)




     

    World Of Tanks EncoreFull HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, Medium (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
    GeForce MX350308 fps77 fps37 fps
    GeForce GTX 1050550 fps (+79%)117 fps (+52%)55 fps (+49%)


    –


     

    Resident Evil 2Full HD, Performance (Check settings)Full HD, Balanced (Check settings)Full HD, Graphics P. (Check settings)Full HD, Max (Check settings)
    GeForce MX350––––
    GeForce GTX 105066 fps56 fps47 fps33 fps


    –


     

    Far Cry New DawnFull HD, Low (Check settings)Full HD, High (Check settings)Full HD, Ultra (Check settings)
    GeForce MX350–––
    GeForce GTX 105052 fps43 fps39 fps


    –



    Performance summary (gaming tests)

    The overall result isn’t that different compared to the synthetic benchmarks – the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 is 56% faster on average when compared to the MX 350.

    GeForce MX350 vs GeForce GTX 1050Full HD, LowFull HD, MediumFull HD, HighFull HD, UltraAverage difference %
    GeForce MX350
    GeForce GTX 105054%64%50%56%56%


    Verdict

    Well, in terms of pure performance, the GeForce GTX 1050 simply destroys the MX350 in direct comparison like this one. Yep, it’s like two different worlds. But don’t forget the fact that these two GPUs have different purposes. Let’s start with the newer one- the MX350. Hmm, it’s new only on paper because it’s the same video card as the normal GTX 1050 but with reduced power. However, it dissipates less heat and it doesn’t require significant cooling.

    This GPU is suitable for thinner and lighter notebooks that combine good portability, lower temperatures, and acceptable entry-level gaming capabilities. Our test device with the MX350 is thinner, lighter, cooler, and much silent under load than the test machine with the full-blown GTX 1050. So, if your main focus isn’t gaming then the MX350 seems like a good choice.

    Speaking of the GTX 1050, this one has one pure advantage – performance. If you plan to play newer and heavier games, yes, this one is much faster than its smaller sibling. It’s not a powerhouse but it’ll do the job without breaking the bank – you can play games like DOOM Eternal, Battlefield V, GTA V, Need For Speed Heat, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, etc if you stick to Medium details. So, the GTX 1050 is a decently fast and affordable GPU and with its aid, you can play a lot of games at 1080p with good fps (on low-to-medium settings).

    All laptops equipped with the NVIDIA GeForce MX350

    All laptops equipped with the GeForce GTX 1050

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