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 Ti and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB.
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, leading by roughly 20% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $36,822 JPY cheaper.
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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB starts at $37,172 JPY against $73,994 JPY for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~66% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still sits about $37,003 JPY above its $169 JPY MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti still sits about $73,545 JPY above its $449 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws just 130W versus 180W for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti's memory is also 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 6GB is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
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 RTX 3050 6GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti worth the extra $36,822 JPY over the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Does the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,432 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,552 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,683 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256.3 GB/s✓ | 224 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 180 W | 130 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Nov 2017 | Jan 2022 |