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 8GB, leading by roughly 8% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is marginally faster, around 8% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti starts at $270 CAD against $286 CAD for the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 14%. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti's memory is faster — 256 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.