GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, leading by roughly 325% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $12,457 SEK cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the clear winner, offering 59.8% better value than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 325% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 768 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti starts at $2,151 SEK against $14,609 SEK for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~60% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti still sits about $2,012 SEK above its $139 SEK MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $13,910 SEK above its $699 SEK MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti pulls less power (75W vs 250W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 11GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (352-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 1080 Ti?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1080 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 1080 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti worth the extra $12,457 SEK over the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 768 | 3,584✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,290 MHz | 1,480 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,392 MHz | 1,582 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 11 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 352-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 11 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 484 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Mar 2017 |