GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 300% ahead of the Geforce GTX 1050.

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Performance
3%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Price
£181
Performance
12%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+280% CUDA Cores (2,432 vs 640)
+129% Bandwidth (256.3 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Geforce GTX 1050: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Geforce GTX 1050

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 300% ahead of the Geforce GTX 1050. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti packs 2,432 CUDA cores versus 640 on the Geforce GTX 1050.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Geforce GTX 1050 is the gentler choice at 75W versus 180W. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 180W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti carries 8GB versus 2GB on the Geforce GTX 1050. The extra 6GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti'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 or GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the faster card by about 300%. 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 Ti better than the Geforce GTX 1050?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 300% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

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

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.

Does the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 2GB) 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 1050GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeSamsung 14nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)6402,432

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Base Clock1,354 MHz1,607 MHz
Boost Clock1,455 MHz1,683 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
VRAM Capacity2 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth112 GB/s256.3 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP75 W180 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2016Nov 2017