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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop, leading by roughly 173% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the cheaper option by $949 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 173% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop 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 Ti Laptop. 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
Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti starts at $450 CAD against $1,399 CAD for the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is trading below its $599 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop draws just 80W versus 290W for the GeForce RTX 3070 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 RTX 3070 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's memory is also faster — 608 GB/s versus 192 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 Ti Laptop or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the faster card by about 173%. 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 3070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop worth the extra $949 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 48✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 192✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,222 MHz | 1,575 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,485 MHz | 1,770 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 608 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 290 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | May 2021 | May 2021 |