GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, leading by roughly 9% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $351 EUR cheaper.
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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is noticeably faster, around 9% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB starts at $23 EUR against $374 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~1390% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is trading below its $249 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws just 130W versus 180W for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti's memory is faster — 256 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 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1070 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.