GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop, leading by roughly 83% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop is the cheaper option by $138 USD.
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GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is dramatically faster, around 83% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 768 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop starts at $660 USD against $798 USD for the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop pulls less power (70W vs 80W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop's memory is faster — 192 GB/s versus 112 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop or GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 83%. 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 3050 Ti Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop worth the extra $138 USD over the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop?
Can the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop or GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 768 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 20✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 80✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,493 MHz✓ | 1,222 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,620 MHz✓ | 1,485 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 12 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 192 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 70 W✓ | 80 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2017 | May 2021 |