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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 RTX 3050 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop comes out noticeably faster — about 9% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the cheaper option by $2,034 EUR.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
Price
€2,299
Performance
12/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+14% Bandwidth (256 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Price
€265✓
Performance
11/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+Infinity% RT Cores (20 vs 0)
+Infinity% Tensor Cores (80 vs 0)
+25% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 2,048)
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GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is noticeably faster, around 9% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB currently lists from $265 EUR, $2,034 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop at $2,299 EUR.

Power & Efficiency

At 115W against 130W, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop's memory is faster — 256 GB/s versus 224 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 8GB is roughly 6 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is the faster card by about 9%. 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 1070 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is noticeably faster, roughly 9% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

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.

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop worth the extra $2,034 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes out ahead.

Can the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop handle ray tracing?

Only the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has dedicated ray-tracing cores; the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop lacks them, so ray-traced games will run far better on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 LaptopGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
ArchitecturePascalAmpere
Process NodeTSMC 16nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,0482,560✓
Ray Tracing Cores020✓
Tensor / AI Cores080✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 LaptopGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Base Clock1,442 MHz1,552 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,645 MHz1,777 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 LaptopGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit✓128-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps14 Gbps✓
Bandwidth256 GB/s✓224 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 LaptopGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP115 W✓130 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin
ReleasedAug 2016Jan 2022
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