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GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, leading by roughly 325% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
4/100
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
17/100✓
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X✓
Key Specs Advantage
+367% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 768)
+332% Bandwidth (484 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)
+175% Memory Bus (352-bit vs 128-bit)
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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 325% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 768 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti pulls less power (75W vs 250W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 11GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (352-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the faster card by about 325%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 325% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 11GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeSamsung 14nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)7683,584✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Base Clock1,290 MHz1,480 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,392 MHz1,582 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
VRAM Capacity4 GB11 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5X
Memory Bus128-bit352-bit✓
Memory Speed7 Gbps11 Gbps✓
Bandwidth112 GB/s484 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP75 W✓250 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedOct 2016Mar 2017
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