GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 5050 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, leading by roughly 50% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 5050 is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5050 packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 2,432 on the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti starts at $181 GBP against $249 GBP for the GeForce RTX 5050. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5050 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 9%. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5050 draws just 130W versus 180W for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 5050's memory is faster — 320 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (128-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5050 is roughly 8 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (Blackwell vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 5050 or GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 5050 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.