GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2070 comes out significantly faster — about 36% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop. The GeForce RTX 2070 is the cheaper option by $402 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop
The GeForce RTX 2070 is significantly faster, around 36% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2070 currently lists from $644 EUR, $402 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop at $1,047 EUR. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $145 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 80W against 175W, the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 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 RTX 2070 carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 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 RTX 2070's memory is also faster — 448 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 Ti Laptop is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2070 is the faster card by about 36%. 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 2070 better than the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 or the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop worth the extra $402 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2070?
Does the GeForce RTX 2070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,304 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36✓ | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 288✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz✓ | 1,222 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,620 MHz✓ | 1,485 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps✓ | 12 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 175 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Oct 2018 | May 2021 |