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.
The GeForce GTX 1070 and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. The GeForce GTX 1070 is the cheaper option by $2,531 AED.
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GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1070 and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1070 currently lists from $1,288 AED, $2,531 AED less than the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop at $3,819 AED. The GeForce GTX 1070 still sits about $909 AED above its $379 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 80W against 150W, the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1070 carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop. 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 GTX 1070's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 or GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1070 is the faster card. 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 RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 or the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop worth the extra $2,531 AED over the GeForce GTX 1070?
Does the GeForce GTX 1070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,920 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz✓ | 1,222 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,683 MHz✓ | 1,485 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 12 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 150 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jun 2016 | May 2021 |