GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1070 comes out noticeably faster — about 10% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1070 is the cheaper option by $583 EUR.
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GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1070 is noticeably faster, around 10% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1070 currently lists from $343 EUR, $583 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop at $926 EUR. The GeForce GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 80W against 150W, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1070 carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1070's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 192 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 Laptop is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 or GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1070 is the faster card by about 10%. 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 GTX 1070 better than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 or the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop worth the extra $583 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1070?
Does the GeForce GTX 1070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,920 | 2,048✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 16 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz✓ | 1,237 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,683 MHz✓ | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 12 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 150 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jun 2016 | May 2021 |