GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 138% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 138% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti also has more RT cores (48 vs 20) and more AI cores (192 vs 80), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB currently lists from $180 GBP, $170 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti at $350 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 23%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is trading below its $249 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is trading below its $599 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the gentler choice at 130W versus 290W. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 290W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's memory is faster — 608 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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 RTX 3050 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.