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 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti comes out significantly faster — about 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the cheaper option by $407 GBP.
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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. 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 2,048 on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti currently lists from $183 GBP, $407 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop at $590 GBP. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 80W against 180W, the GeForce RTX 3050 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 Ti carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce RTX 3050 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 Ti'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 Laptop is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the faster card by about 20%. 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 RTX 3050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop worth the extra $407 GBP over the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Does the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,432✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 16 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,237 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,683 MHz✓ | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 12 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256.3 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 180 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Nov 2017 | May 2021 |