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.
The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, leading by roughly 270% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster, around 270% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB pulls less power (130W vs 200W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4070 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 4070 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 RTX 4070's memory is also faster — 504 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or GeForce RTX 4070?
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster card by about 270%. 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 RTX 4070 better than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or the GeForce RTX 4070?
Does the GeForce RTX 4070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 5,888✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 184✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz | 1,920 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,475 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 504 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 130 W✓ | 200 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Apr 2023 |
