GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2070 comes out dramatically faster — about 400% ahead of the Geforce GTX 1050. But the Geforce GTX 1050 is the better value, undercutting it by $235 CAD for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 2070 vs Geforce GTX 1050: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs Geforce GTX 1050
The GeForce RTX 2070 is dramatically faster, around 400% ahead of the Geforce GTX 1050. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Geforce GTX 1050 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2070 packs 2,304 CUDA cores versus 640 on the Geforce GTX 1050.
Price & Value
The Geforce GTX 1050 currently lists from $25 CAD, $235 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 2070 at $260 CAD. Despite being slower, the Geforce GTX 1050 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~108% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Geforce GTX 1050 is trading below its $109 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2070 is trading below its $499 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Geforce GTX 1050 is the gentler choice at 75W versus 175W. The GeForce RTX 2070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 175W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2070 carries 8GB versus 2GB on the Geforce GTX 1050. The extra 6GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2070's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2070 is roughly 2 years newer than the Geforce GTX 1050 (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: Geforce GTX 1050 or GeForce RTX 2070?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Geforce GTX 1050 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.