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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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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1070 is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, leading by roughly 10% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
11/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+14% Bandwidth (256 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Price
A$349✓
Performance
10/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+33% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 1,920)
+6% Boost Clock (1,777 MHz vs 1,683 MHz)
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GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce GTX 1070 is noticeably faster, around 10% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws just 130W versus 150W for the GeForce GTX 1070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX 1070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1070's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is roughly 6 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 or GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

The GeForce GTX 1070 is the faster card by about 10%. 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 1070 better than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

The GeForce GTX 1070 is noticeably faster, roughly 10% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 or the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

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

Does the GeForce GTX 1070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) 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 1070GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
ArchitecturePascalAmpere
Process NodeTSMC 16nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,9202,560✓
Ray Tracing Cores—20
Tensor / AI Cores—80

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Base Clock1,506 MHz1,552 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,683 MHz1,777 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
VRAM Capacity8 GB✓6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit✓128-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps14 Gbps✓
Bandwidth256 GB/s✓224 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP150 W130 W✓
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2016Jan 2022
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