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 RTX 3050 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes out dramatically faster — about 120% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the cheaper option by $1,034 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is dramatically faster, around 120% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 640 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB currently lists from $265 EUR, $1,034 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop at $1,299 EUR.
Power & Efficiency
At 53W against 130W, the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1050 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 3050 8GB's memory is also faster — 224 GB/s versus 112 GB/s — 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 1050 Laptop (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the faster card by about 120%. 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 3050 8GB better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Is the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop worth the extra $1,034 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Can the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 640 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 20✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 80✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,354 MHz | 1,552 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,493 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 224 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 53 W✓ | 130 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2017 | Jan 2022 |