NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
GTX 1050 Ti
Pascal · 4 GB GDDR5

Lowest price
148€
FPS / €
1.858
RTX 3070 Ti
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
668€
FPS / €
0.624
Our verdict
- The RTX 3070 Ti is on average 50% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games.
- The GTX 1050 Ti is currently 520€ cheaper (148€ vs 668€).
- With 1.858 FPS per euro, the GTX 1050 Ti offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
- The RTX 3070 Ti packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
Gaming performance
Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.
FPS / €
The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.
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Specifications
| GTX 1050 Ti | RTX 3070 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Release date | 2016-10 | 2021-06 |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 256 bit |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 608 GB/s |
| Shading units | 768 | 6144 |
| Boost clock | 1392 MHz | 1770 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 75 W | 290 W |
| Recommended PSU | 300 W | 750 W |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $139 | $599 |
Popularity on DropReference
GTX 1050 Ti
#41 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
22
Average build price
955€
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply
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Aerocool LUXRGB550M 550W 80 Plus Bronze RGB Black/Multicolor
550 W · 68€
RTX 3070 Ti
#17 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
19
Average build price
1,555€
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · 50€
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
GTX 1050 Ti
21 models tracked
Biostar GTX1050Ti VN1055XF41 4GB GDDR5 Black148€
MAXSUN GTX 1050Ti 4GB GDDR5 Mini ITX 9cm fan170€
Biostar GTX1050Ti 4GB GDDR5152€
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GDDR5 Black300€
RTX 3070 Ti
39 models tracked
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Gaming X Trio 8GB GDDR6X862€
MSI RTX 3070 Ti VENTUS 3X OC 8GB GDDR6X Gray668€
Palit RTX 3070 Ti GameRock 8GB GDDR6 Black836€
Palit RTX3070Ti Gamingpro 8GB Black953€
Zotac RTX 3070 Ti AMP Holo 8GB GDDR6X1,338€
KFA2 RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6 Black835€
Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Master 8GB GDDR6X1,066€
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Suprim X 8GB GDDR6X 256-bit1,468€
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1050 Ti or the RTX 3070 Ti?
The RTX 3070 Ti is on average 50% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games. The GTX 1050 Ti is currently 520€ cheaper (148€ vs 668€). With 1.858 FPS per euro, the GTX 1050 Ti offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 3070 Ti packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: GTX 1050 Ti or RTX 3070 Ti?
At 1440p, the GTX 1050 Ti averages 255 FPS versus 382 FPS for the RTX 3070 Ti across our reference games.
What power supply do you need for the GTX 1050 Ti?
A power supply of around 300 W is recommended for the GTX 1050 Ti. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Aerocool LUXRGB550M 550W 80 Plus Bronze RGB Black/Multicolor.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 3070 Ti?
A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 3070 Ti. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.
Which CPU should you pair with the GTX 1050 Ti?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the GTX 1050 Ti is the r5-3400g (4 builds).
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3070 Ti?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3070 Ti is the r7-7800x3D (3 builds).
How much does the GTX 1050 Ti cost right now?
The GTX 1050 Ti is available from 148€. We track 21 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 3070 Ti cost right now?
The RTX 3070 Ti is available from 668€. We track 39 models in real time.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, with Pascal architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it doesn't require external power and is perfect for budget configurations.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6X memory. An improved version of the RTX 3070, it excels at 1440p and 4K with ray tracing and DLSS enabled.
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