GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, leading by roughly 327% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $869 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Price
€221
Performance
11%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€1,090
Performance
47%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+200% CUDA Cores (7,680 vs 2,560)
+200% RT Cores (60 vs 20)
+200% Tensor Cores (240 vs 80)

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 327% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti packs 7,680 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB starts at $221 EUR against $1,090 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~15% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is trading below its $249 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti still sits about $291 EUR above its $799 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB pulls less power (130W vs 285W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's memory is also faster — 504 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 327% ahead. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 12GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti worth the extra $869 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.

Does the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 8GBGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,5607,680
Ray Tracing Cores2060
Tensor / AI Cores80240

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 8GBGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Base Clock1,552 MHz2,310 MHz
Boost Clock1,777 MHz2,610 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 8GBGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
VRAM Capacity8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus128-bit192-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps21 Gbps
Bandwidth224 GB/s504 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3050 8GBGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP130 W285 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedJan 2022Jan 2023