GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 comes out dramatically faster — about 280% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 2080 is the cheaper option by $533 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, around 280% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 640 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2080 currently lists from $266 GBP, $533 GBP less than the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop at $799 GBP. The GeForce RTX 2080 is trading below its $699 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 53W against 225W, the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2080 carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1050 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 RTX 2080'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 2080?
The GeForce RTX 2080 is the faster card by about 280%. 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 2080 better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 2080?
Is the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop worth the extra $533 GBP over the GeForce RTX 2080?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Can the GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 640 | 2,944✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 368✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,354 MHz | 1,515 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,493 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 53 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2017 | Sep 2018 |