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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 1080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 comes out dramatically faster — about 117% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
6/100
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080
Price
€183✓
Performance
13/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5X✓
Key Specs Advantage
+233% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 768)
+186% Bandwidth (320 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop

The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, around 117% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 768 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop.

Power & Efficiency

At 70W against 180W, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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 GTX 1080 carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1050 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 GTX 1080's memory is also faster — 320 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop or GeForce GTX 1080?

The GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster card by about 117%. 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 1080 better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop?

The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, roughly 117% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop or the GeForce GTX 1080?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

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

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 Ti LaptopGeForce GTX 1080
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeSamsung 14nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)7682,560✓
Ray Tracing Cores0—
Tensor / AI Cores0—

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 Ti LaptopGeForce GTX 1080
Base Clock1,493 MHz1,607 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,620 MHz1,733 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 Ti LaptopGeForce GTX 1080
VRAM Capacity4 GB8 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5X
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit✓
Memory Speed7 Gbps10 Gbps✓
Bandwidth112 GB/s320 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 Ti LaptopGeForce GTX 1080
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP70 W✓180 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin
ReleasedJan 2017May 2016
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