GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop comes out significantly faster — about 25% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is the cheaper option by $1,434 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 2,048 on the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop currently lists from $865 EUR, $1,434 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop at $2,299 EUR.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 96-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is roughly 7 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop (Ada Lovelace 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 4050 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is the faster card by about 25%. 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 4050 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?
Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop worth the extra $1,434 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?
Does the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Can the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,048 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 20✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 80✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,442 MHz | 1,455 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,645 MHz | 2,370 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 96-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 115 W | 115 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Feb 2023 |