Comparison

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Performance Comparison: Rival Models & Upgrade Paths

How does the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti hold up for playing Street Fighter 6 in 2026? We've compared its performance against similar tier GPUs to identify the most cost-effective upgrade paths.

Equivalent Performance GPUs

Compare the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti against its closest performance rivals at equivalent settings.

GeForce GTX 1650
Marginally Faster
TARGET GPU
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Selected GPU
Arc A380
Technical Peer

Generational Performance Gap

Track the generational leap of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti within its class, visualized in FPS.

TARGET GPU
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Selected GPU
GeForce GTX 1650
Next Gen
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Next Gen

High-Tier GPU Upgrades

Identify the best upgrade paths from the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti for 4K or high-refresh gaming.

Display Pairing

Street Fighter 6 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti: Optimal Display Pairing

Finding the sweet spot for Street Fighter 6 on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti: avoid over-spec or power shortages. We've identified the ideal resolution to maximize your hardware's potential.

Sweet Spot Environment

The optimal configuration that most efficiently translates hardware performance into visual quality.

Sweet Spot
1080p
Low Settings
Performance
AVE. 71 FPS

The optimal resolution where your GPU performance is maximized. Perfect balance of density and response.

Minimum Playable
1440p
Low Settings
Performance
AVE. 41 FPS

Technically playable, but consistently maintaining 60 FPS is difficult even at low settings. A lower resolution or hardware upgrade is recommended for smooth gameplay.

Power Shortage
4K(2160p)
Low Settings
Performance
AVE. 20 FPS

Hardware processing power is below the required threshold to maintain a playable experience. A system-wide upgrade is recommended.

Optimal Monitor Size Guide for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Visual clarity scales differently depending on physical screen size. Use this matrix to check if your current or planned monitor pairs perfectly with this GPU.

Grade Color Index:
S (Flawless)
A (Sharp / Great)
B (Standard)
C (Rough / Blurry)
F (Low Fidelity)
- (NG / Unsupported)
Resolution ClassFPS Target21"24"27"32"34"42"
1080p
FPS LIMIT
144
FPS LIMIT
60
A
C
C
C
C
F
FPS LIMIT
30
A
S
S
C
B
A
C
B
A
C
C
F
C
C
F
F
F
F
1440p
FPS LIMIT
144
FPS LIMIT
60
FPS LIMIT
30
A
S
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
F
F
4K(2160p)
FPS LIMIT
144
FPS LIMIT
60
FPS LIMIT
30
FAQ

FAQ: Street Fighter 6 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

What is the optimal setting for playing Street Fighter 6 with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?

A setting of "1080p / low Quality / FG: N/A" is the most practical choice. Since Ultra settings fall below 60FPS, lowering settings ensures a stable frame rate.

Can NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti run Street Fighter 6 on Ultra settings?

Ultra settings average 29 FPS. We recommend low settings to achieve 60FPS (71 FPS).

Can I play Street Fighter 6 at 4K resolution with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?

4K is not recommended for this setup. The game averages only 15 FPS at 4K even on Standard settings. We suggest playing at 1440p or 1080p for a better experience.

Can I use Frame Generation (DLSS 3 / FSR 3) in Street Fighter 6 with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?

No. Neither Street Fighter 6 nor NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti currently support Frame Generation features.

Playable

Featured Games for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The potential of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti extends far beyond a single title. We’ve analyzed other popular games that run comfortably (Grade S-B) on this hardware.

Comfort Grade: S

Comfort Grade: A

Comfort Grade: B