GeForce 8800M GTX SLI vs Nvidia GTX 1050 3GB Mobile
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce GTX 1050 3GB Mobile and GeForce 8800M GTX SLI, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nvidia GTX 1050 3GB Mobile outperforms 8800M GTX SLI by a whopping 500% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 403 | 885 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Power efficiency | no data | 1.10 |
| Architecture | Pascal (2016−2021) | G9x (2007−2010) |
| GPU code name | no data | NB8E-GTX |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release date | April 2018 (6 years ago) | 19 November 2007 (17 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 768 | 192 |
| Core clock speed | 1366 MHz | 500 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1442 MHz | no data |
| Number of transistors | no data | 1508 Million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 65 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | no data | 130 Watt |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | no data | large |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 3 MB | 512 MB |
| Memory bus width | 96 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1752 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 84 GB/s | no data |
| Shared memory | - | - |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
| G-SYNC support | + | - |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| Multi-Projection | + | no data |
| Multi Monitor | + | no data |
API and SDK compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | no data | 10 |
| Vulkan | + | - |
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 8−9
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8−9
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 6−7
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6−7
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Full HD
Medium Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 4−5
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4−5
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 8−9
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8−9
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 6−7
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6−7
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 10−12
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10−12
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| Metro Exodus | 2−3
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2−3
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| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 8−9
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8−9
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Full HD
High Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 4−5
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4−5
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 8−9
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8−9
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 6−7
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6−7
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| Dota 2 | 4−5
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4−5
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| Far Cry 5 | 14−16
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14−16
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| Fortnite | 10−11
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10−11
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 10−12
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10−12
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| Grand Theft Auto V | 4−5
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4−5
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| Metro Exodus | 2−3
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2−3
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 20−22
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20−22
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| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 8−9
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8−9
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 9−10
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9−10
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| World of Tanks | 40−45
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40−45
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Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 4−5
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4−5
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 8−9
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8−9
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 6−7
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6−7
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| Dota 2 | 4−5
+0%
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4−5
+0%
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| Far Cry 5 | 14−16
+0%
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14−16
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 10−12
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10−12
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 20−22
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20−22
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1440p
High Preset
| Grand Theft Auto V | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 14−16
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14−16
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| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 1−2
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1−2
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| World of Tanks | 12−14
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12−14
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1440p
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
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3−4
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| Far Cry 5 | 6−7
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6−7
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| Forza Horizon 5 | 2−3
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2−3
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 5−6
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5−6
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| Valorant | 8−9
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8−9
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4K
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 10−11
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10−11
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| Dota 2 | 16−18
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16−18
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| Grand Theft Auto V | 14−16
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14−16
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 6−7
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6−7
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| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 1−2
+0%
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1−2
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 14−16
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14−16
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4K
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 2−3
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2−3
+0%
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 10−11
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10−11
+0%
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
+0%
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2−3
+0%
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| Dota 2 | 16−18
+0%
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16−18
+0%
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| Far Cry 5 | 2−3
+0%
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2−3
+0%
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| Fortnite | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Valorant | 2−3
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2−3
+0%
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All in all, in popular games:
- there's a draw in 48 tests (100%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 11.88 | 1.98 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 3 MB | 512 MB |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 65 nm |
Nvidia GTX 1050 3GB Mobile has a 500% higher aggregate performance score, and a 364.3% more advanced lithography process.
8800M GTX SLI, on the other hand, has a 16966.7% higher maximum VRAM amount.
The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB Mobile is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce 8800M GTX SLI in performance tests.
Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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