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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 GTX 1050 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, leading by roughly 200% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $182 CAD.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Price
$203 CAD
Performance
4/100
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
Price
$20 CAD✓
Performance
12/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+167% CUDA Cores (2,048 vs 768)
+129% Bandwidth (256 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
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GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop packs 2,048 CUDA cores versus 768 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop starts at $20 CAD against $203 CAD for the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti pulls less power (75W vs 115W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop'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 or GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is the faster card by about 200%. 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 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is dramatically faster, roughly 200% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop?

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.

Is the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti worth the extra $182 CAD over the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop comes out ahead.

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

Its 8GB (vs 4GB) 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 1050 TiGeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeSamsung 14nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)7682,048✓
Ray Tracing Cores—0
Tensor / AI Cores—0

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiGeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
Base Clock1,290 MHz1,442 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,392 MHz1,645 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiGeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
VRAM Capacity4 GB8 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit✓
Memory Speed7 Gbps8 Gbps✓
Bandwidth112 GB/s256 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiGeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP75 W✓115 W
Power ConnectorsNoneNone
ReleasedOct 2016Aug 2016
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