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 5050 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 5050, leading by roughly 30% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5050 is the cheaper option by $1,460 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 5050: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 5050
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop is significantly faster, around 30% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5050. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 5050 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 5050.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5050 starts at $220 GBP against $1,680 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop. The GeForce RTX 5050 is trading below its $249 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 320 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5050 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop or GeForce RTX 5050?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 30%. 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 3070 Ti Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 5050?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5050?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop worth the extra $1,460 GBP over the GeForce RTX 5050?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,035 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,485 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 320 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 125 W✓ | 130 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Jun 2025 |