GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop and GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop, leading by roughly 100% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is the cheaper option by $540 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop packs 2,048 CUDA cores versus 640 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop starts at $825 CAD against $1,365 CAD for the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop pulls less power (53W vs 80W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop's memory is faster — 192 GB/s versus 112 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is the faster card by about 100%. 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 3050 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Is the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop worth the extra $540 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Can the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 640 | 2,048✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 16✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 64✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,354 MHz✓ | 1,237 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,493 MHz | 1,500 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 12 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 192 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 53 W✓ | 80 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2017 | May 2021 |