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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 183% 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
+2% Boost Clock (1,620 MHz vs 1,582 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Price
€268✓
Performance
17/100✓
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X✓
Key Specs Advantage
+367% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 768)
+332% Bandwidth (484 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)
+175% Memory Bus (352-bit vs 128-bit)
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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 183% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 768 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop.

Power & Efficiency

At 70W against 250W, 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 Ti carries 11GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop. The extra 7GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (352-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 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the faster card by about 183%. 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 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 183% 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 Ti?

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

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

Its 11GB (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 Ti
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeSamsung 14nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)7683,584✓
Ray Tracing Cores0—
Tensor / AI Cores0—

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 Ti LaptopGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Base Clock1,493 MHz✓1,480 MHz
Boost Clock1,620 MHz✓1,582 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 Ti LaptopGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
VRAM Capacity4 GB11 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5X
Memory Bus128-bit352-bit✓
Memory Speed7 Gbps11 Gbps✓
Bandwidth112 GB/s484 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 Ti LaptopGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP70 W✓250 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedJan 2017Mar 2017
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