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GPU Comparison

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

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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop, leading by roughly 120% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1070 is the cheaper option by $962 AED.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop
Price
AED 2,250
Performance
5/100
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070
Price
AED 1,288✓
Performance
11/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+200% CUDA Cores (1,920 vs 640)
+129% Bandwidth (256 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
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GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop

The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster, around 120% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1070 packs 1,920 CUDA cores versus 640 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 starts at $1,288 AED against $2,250 AED for the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1070 still sits about $909 AED above its $379 AED MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop draws just 53W versus 150W for the GeForce GTX 1070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 1070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1070'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 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1070?

The GeForce GTX 1070 is the faster card by about 120%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop?

The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster, roughly 120% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 1070?

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

Is the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop worth the extra $962 AED over the GeForce GTX 1070?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1070 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1070 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 LaptopGeForce GTX 1070
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeSamsung 14nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)6401,920✓
Ray Tracing Cores0—
Tensor / AI Cores0—

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 LaptopGeForce GTX 1070
Base Clock1,354 MHz1,506 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,493 MHz1,683 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 LaptopGeForce GTX 1070
VRAM Capacity4 GB8 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit✓
Memory Speed7 Gbps8 Gbps✓
Bandwidth112 GB/s256 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 LaptopGeForce GTX 1070
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP53 W✓150 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin
ReleasedJan 2017Jun 2016
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