GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5050 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 5050, leading by roughly 15% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5050 is the cheaper option by $4,607 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 5050: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 5050
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is noticeably faster, around 15% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5050. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop packs 5,120 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 5050.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5050 starts at $349 CAD against $4,956 CAD for the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 5050 still sits about $100 CAD above its $249 CAD MSRP.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 320 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5050 is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 5050?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the faster card by about 15%. 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 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 5050?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5050?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop worth the extra $4,607 CAD over the GeForce RTX 5050?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,120✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40✓ | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 160✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 320 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 125 W✓ | 130 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Jun 2025 |