Gaming PC build GeForce GTX 1050 Gigabyte OC 2GB, Ryzen R5 1600, 8GB performance review

A PC with a Ryzen R5 1600 can run 0 of the top 1000 PC games released when it also has the GeForce GTX 1050 Gigabyte OC 2GB graphics card and 8GB system memory in it. This combination of hardware leaves the GeForce GTX 1050 Gigabyte OC 2GB as the weak point, when looking at what games it can play. You could upgrade that component enabling the system to run 543 games of our most demanding games list.

The performance of these hardware components is best displayed in relation to the current most popular game, Cyberpunk 2077. In summary, while looking at Low vs Ultra settings this GeForce GTX 1050 Gigabyte OC 2GB should only play Cyberpunk 2077 on a small laptop screen and probably at less than High settings.

2nd most popular game: Assassins Creed: Valhalla - In summary, while looking at Low vs Ultra settings this GeForce GTX 1050 Gigabyte OC 2GB should only play Assassins Creed: Valhalla on a small laptop screen and probably at less than High settings.

3rd most popular game: Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War - In summary, while some might be tempted to play Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War in 1440p resolution with the GeForce GTX 1050 Gigabyte OC 2GB, we feel it is best placed at running at 1080p, where you could get the following frame rates - Low setting: 69 FPS, Medium setting: 54 FPS, High setting: 36 FPS, Ultra setting: 26 FPS.