GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 200% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. But the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $302 EUR for the performance you get.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the clear winner, offering 413.9% better value than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.
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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti packs 2,432 CUDA cores versus 768 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti currently lists from $21 EUR, $302 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti at $323 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~414% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is trading below its $139 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the gentler choice at 75W versus 180W. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 180W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. 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 1070 Ti's memory is also faster — 256 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 or GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti worth the extra $302 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?
Does the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 768 | 2,432✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,290 MHz | 1,607 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,392 MHz | 1,683 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 8 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 256.3 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 180 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Nov 2017 |