NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Nvidia

RTX 3050

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#12 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.15/100

Lowest price

$210

FPS / €

1.491

Nvidia

RTX 3070 Ti

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6X

#17 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.56/100

Lowest price

$290

FPS / €

1.438

Our verdict

  • The RTX 3070 Ti is on average 31% faster than the RTX 3050 at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RTX 3050 is currently $80 cheaper ($210 vs $290).

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RTX 3050
RTX 3070 Ti
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+8%
321 FPS
1% low 194
346 FPS
1% low 211
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+40%
164 FPS
1% low 114
229 FPS
1% low 153
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+75%
48 FPS
1% low 37
84 FPS
1% low 64
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+56%
87 FPS
1% low 63
136 FPS
1% low 94
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+94%
33 FPS
1% low 25
64 FPS
1% low 48
Rocket League

Rocket League

+23%
584 FPS
1% low 240
716 FPS
1% low 305
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+78%
67 FPS
1% low 50
119 FPS
1% low 85
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+56%
73 FPS
1% low 53
114 FPS
1% low 79

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RTX 3050
1.491
RTX 3070 Ti
1.438

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Specifications

RTX 3050 RTX 3070 Ti
ArchitectureAmpere Ampere
Release date2022-01 2021-06
Video memory8 GB 8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6X
Memory bus128 bit 256 bit
Bandwidth224 GB/s 608 GB/s
Shading units2560 6144
Boost clock1777 MHz 1770 MHz
Power draw (TDP)130 W 290 W
Recommended PSU550 W 750 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8 PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price$249 $599

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3050

#12 / 69
Popularity score11.7/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.3%

Number of builds created with this GPU

224

Average build price

$805

RTX 3070 Ti

#17 / 69
Popularity score3.5/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

19

Average build price

$1,555

All models

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3050 or the RTX 3070 Ti?

The RTX 3070 Ti is on average 31% faster than the RTX 3050 at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3050 is currently $80 cheaper ($210 vs $290).

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3050 or RTX 3070 Ti?

At 1440p, the RTX 3050 averages 292 FPS versus 382 FPS for the RTX 3070 Ti across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3050?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3050. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.

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 A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3050?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3050 is the r5-5500 (79 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 RTX 3050 cost right now?

The RTX 3050 is available from $210. We track 95 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3070 Ti cost right now?

The RTX 3070 Ti is available from $290. We track 39 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, with Ampere architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS for enhanced graphics at an affordable price.

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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