GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 5050, leading by roughly 115% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5050, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $409 EUR cheaper.

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VS
Price
€679
Performance
43%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+180% CUDA Cores (7,168 vs 2,560)
+180% RT Cores (56 vs 20)
+180% Tensor Cores (224 vs 80)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5050
Price
€270
Performance
20%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+4% Boost Clock (2,572 MHz vs 2,475 MHz)

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5050: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5050

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 115% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5050. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 5050 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER packs 7,168 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 5050.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 5050 starts at $270 EUR against $679 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5050 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~17% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still sits about $80 EUR above its $599 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 5050 pulls less power (130W vs 220W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5050's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's memory is also faster — 504 GB/s versus 320 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER or GeForce RTX 5050?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 5050 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 5050?

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 115% ahead. The GeForce RTX 5050 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 5050?

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 12GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER worth the extra $409 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5050?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 5050 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 SUPERGeForce RTX 5050
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)7,1682,560
Ray Tracing Cores5620
Tensor / AI Cores22480

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 SUPERGeForce RTX 5050
Base Clock1,980 MHz2,310 MHz
Boost Clock2,475 MHz2,572 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 SUPERGeForce RTX 5050
VRAM Capacity12 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit128-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps20 Gbps
Bandwidth504 GB/s320 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070 SUPERGeForce RTX 5050
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x8
TDP220 W130 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJan 2024Jun 2025