GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the clear winner, offering 17.3% better value than GeForce RTX 2070.
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 $1,699 AED for the performance you get.
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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 $500 AED, $1,699 AED less than the GeForce RTX 2070 at $2,199 AED. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~17% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti still sits about $361 AED above its $139 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $1,700 AED above its $499 AED 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?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2070?
Is the GeForce RTX 2070 worth the extra $1,699 AED over the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 2070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 768 | 2,304✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 288 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,290 MHz | 1,410 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,392 MHz | 1,620 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 175 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Oct 2018 |