GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 3050, leading by roughly 8% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,141 cheaper.
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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is marginally faster, around 8% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 starts at $340 against $1,481 for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~305% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3050 still sits about $91 above its $249 MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti still sits about $1,032 above its $449 MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 draws just 130W 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 RTX 3050's 4GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 or GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3050 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.