GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the clear winner, offering 233.0% better value than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, leading by roughly 327% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $23,266 BRL cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 327% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti packs 7,680 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB starts at $1,759 BRL against $25,025 BRL for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~233% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still sits about $1,510 BRL above its $249 BRL MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti still sits about $24,226 BRL above its $799 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB pulls less power (130W vs 285W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti'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 8GB or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti worth the extra $23,266 BRL over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 7,680✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 60✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 240✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,610 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 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 8GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 130 W✓ | 285 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 |