NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 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
$225
FPS / €
1.222
RTX 3090 Ti
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
$1,980
FPS / €
0.266
Our verdict
- The RTX 3090 Ti is on average 78% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games.
- The GTX 1050 Ti is currently $1,755 cheaper ($225 vs $1,980).
- With 1.222 FPS per euro, the GTX 1050 Ti offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
- The RTX 3090 Ti packs more video memory (24 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 3090 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Release date | 2016-10 | 2022-03 |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 384 bit |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 1008 GB/s |
| Shading units | 768 | 10752 |
| Boost clock | 1392 MHz | 1860 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 75 W | 450 W |
| Recommended PSU | 300 W | 850 W |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $139 | $1999 |
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

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · $60
RTX 3090 Ti
#50 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
6
Average build price
$17,398
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

ASUS ROG Strix Gold Aura Edition 1000W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
1000 W · $222
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
GTX 1050 Ti
21 models trackedFrequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1050 Ti or the RTX 3090 Ti?
The RTX 3090 Ti is on average 78% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games. The GTX 1050 Ti is currently $1,755 cheaper ($225 vs $1,980). With 1.222 FPS per euro, the GTX 1050 Ti offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 3090 Ti packs more video memory (24 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: GTX 1050 Ti or RTX 3090 Ti?
At 1440p, the GTX 1050 Ti averages 255 FPS versus 455 FPS for the RTX 3090 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 MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 3090 Ti?
A power supply of around 850 W is recommended for the RTX 3090 Ti. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the ASUS ROG Strix Gold Aura Edition 1000W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular 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 3090 Ti?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3090 Ti is the r9-9950x3D (3 builds).
How much does the GTX 1050 Ti cost right now?
The GTX 1050 Ti is available from $225. We track 21 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 3090 Ti cost right now?
The RTX 3090 Ti is available from $1,980. We track 14 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 3090 Ti
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, with Ampere architecture, offers optimized ultra high-end gaming performance with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. An improved version of the RTX 3090, it excels at 4K and offers the best performance of the RTX 3000 series.
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