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 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1070, leading by roughly 36% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1070 is the cheaper option by $880 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1070
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is significantly faster, around 36% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce GTX 1070.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 starts at $220 CAD against $1,100 CAD for the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop draws just 115W versus 150W for the GeForce GTX 1070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX 1070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1070's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 96-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is roughly 7 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 (Ada Lovelace vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 or GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is the faster card by about 36%. 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 RTX 4050 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 or the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop worth the extra $880 CAD over the GeForce GTX 1070?
Does the GeForce GTX 1070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,920 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz✓ | 1,455 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,683 MHz | 2,370 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 96-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 150 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jun 2016 | Feb 2023 |