GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2070 comes out dramatically faster — about 275% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. But the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $495 EUR for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Price
€149
Performance
4%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€644
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+300% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)
+200% CUDA Cores (2,304 vs 768)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)

GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The GeForce RTX 2070 is dramatically faster, around 275% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2070 packs 2,304 CUDA cores versus 768 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti currently lists from $149 EUR, $495 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 2070 at $644 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~15% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $145 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the gentler choice at 75W versus 175W. The GeForce RTX 2070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 175W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 2070 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 RTX 2070's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 2070 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or GeForce RTX 2070?

Choose the GeForce RTX 2070 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 RTX 2070 better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 2070 is dramatically faster, roughly 275% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2070?

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

Is the GeForce RTX 2070 worth the extra $495 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 2070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (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 TiGeForce RTX 2070
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeSamsung 14nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)7682,304
Ray Tracing Cores36
Tensor / AI Cores288

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiGeForce RTX 2070
Base Clock1,290 MHz1,410 MHz
Boost Clock1,392 MHz1,620 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiGeForce RTX 2070
VRAM Capacity4 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth112 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiGeForce RTX 2070
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP75 W175 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2016Oct 2018