GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out dramatically faster — about 145% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 145% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 also has more RT cores (46 vs 20) and more AI cores (184 vs 80), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB currently lists from $286 CAD, $144 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3070 at $430 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 63%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is trading below its $499 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the gentler choice at 130W versus 220W. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 220W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3070's memory is faster — 448 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 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or GeForce RTX 3070?
The GeForce RTX 3070 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.