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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 1080 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 240% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the cheaper option by $588 USD.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop
Price
$798 USD
Performance
5/100
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Price
$210 USD✓
Performance
17/100✓
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X✓
Key Specs Advantage
+460% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 640)
+332% Bandwidth (484 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)
+175% Memory Bus (352-bit vs 128-bit)
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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 240% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 640 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti currently lists from $210 USD, $588 USD less than the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop at $798 USD. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is trading below its $699 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 53W against 250W, the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti carries 11GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop. The extra 7GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (352-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the faster card by about 240%. 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 1080 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 240% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop worth the extra $588 USD over the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 11GB (vs 4GB) 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 1050 LaptopGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeSamsung 14nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)6403,584✓
Ray Tracing Cores0—
Tensor / AI Cores0—

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 LaptopGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Base Clock1,354 MHz1,480 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,493 MHz1,582 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 LaptopGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
VRAM Capacity4 GB11 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5X
Memory Bus128-bit352-bit✓
Memory Speed7 Gbps11 Gbps✓
Bandwidth112 GB/s484 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 LaptopGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP53 W✓250 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedJan 2017Mar 2017
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