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 GTX 1070 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop, leading by roughly 100% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the cheaper option by $1,138 CAD.
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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti packs 2,432 CUDA cores versus 768 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti starts at $260 CAD against $1,398 CAD for the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop draws just 70W versus 180W for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop or GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 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 GTX 1070 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop or the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Is the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop worth the extra $1,138 CAD over the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Does the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 768 | 2,432✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,493 MHz | 1,607 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,620 MHz | 1,683 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 8 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 256.3 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 70 W✓ | 180 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2017 | Nov 2017 |