GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 138% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. But the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the better value, undercutting it by $484 CAD for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 138% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti also has more RT cores (48 vs 20) and more AI cores (192 vs 80), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB currently lists from $286 CAD, $484 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti at $770 CAD. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~13% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti still sits about $171 CAD above its $599 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the gentler choice at 130W versus 290W. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 290W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's memory is faster — 608 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.