GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 2070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop, leading by roughly 200% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2070 is the cheaper option by $445 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 2070 is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2070 packs 2,304 CUDA cores versus 640 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2070 starts at $354 GBP against $799 GBP for the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 2070 is trading below its $499 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop draws just 53W versus 175W for the GeForce RTX 2070, 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 RTX 2070 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 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.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop or GeForce RTX 2070?
The GeForce RTX 2070 is the faster card by about 200%. 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 RTX 2070 better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 2070?
Is the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop worth the extra $445 GBP over the GeForce RTX 2070?
Does the GeForce RTX 2070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Can the GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 640 | 2,304✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 36✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 288✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,354 MHz | 1,410 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,493 MHz | 1,620 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | 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 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 53 W✓ | 175 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2017 | Oct 2018 |