NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
RTX 3050
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
$210
FPS / €
1.491
RTX 4070 Ti
Ada Lovelace · 12 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
$798
FPS / €
0.603
Our verdict
- The RTX 4070 Ti is on average 49% faster than the RTX 3050 at 1440p across our reference games.
- The RTX 3050 is currently $588 cheaper ($210 vs $798).
- With 1.491 FPS per euro, the RTX 3050 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
- The RTX 4070 Ti packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 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
| RTX 3050 | RTX 4070 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Release date | 2022-01 | 2023-01 |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 192 bit |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 504 GB/s |
| Shading units | 2560 | 7680 |
| Boost clock | 1777 MHz | 2610 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 130 W | 285 W |
| Recommended PSU | 550 W | 700 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $249 | $799 |
Popularity on DropReference
RTX 3050
#12 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
224
Average build price
$805
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular
850 W · $110
RTX 4070 Ti
#63 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
14
Average build price
$3,787
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MAG A850GL 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
850 W · $60
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
RTX 3050
95 models tracked
Gigabyte RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC 6GB GDDR6 Black$210
ASUS RTX 3050 V2 OC Edition 8GB GDDR6 Black$508
Gigabyte RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6GB GDDR6$210
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6GB GDDR6 OC$210
MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X XS 8G OC 8GB GDDR6$240
Gigabyte RTX 3050 OC 6GB GDDR6 Black$440
ASUS GeForce RTX 3050 Dual OC 8GB GDDR6 Black$361
MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6GB GDDR6 OC Black$260
RTX 4070 Ti
32 models tracked
Gigabyte RTX 4070 Ti EAGLE OC 12GB GDDR6X$1,029
PROART-RTX4070TI-O12G$1,359
Asus NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Computer Video Card, PROART-RTX4070TI-12G$1,339
MSI NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Computer Video Card, RTX 4070 Ti VENTUS 3X E 12G OC$804
MSI GEFORCE RTX 4070 TI GAMING X SLIM Computer Video Card RTX 4070 TI$1,170
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Trinity OC DLSS 3 12GB GDDR6X 192-bit 21 Gbps PCIE 4.0 Gaming Graphics Card, IceStorm 2.0 Advanced Cooling, Spectra 2.0 RGB Lighting, ZT-D40710J-10P$798
PNY RTX 4070 Ti Verto 12GB GDDR6X Black$900
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3050 or the RTX 4070 Ti?
The RTX 4070 Ti is on average 49% faster than the RTX 3050 at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3050 is currently $588 cheaper ($210 vs $798). With 1.491 FPS per euro, the RTX 3050 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 4070 Ti packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3050 or RTX 4070 Ti?
At 1440p, the RTX 3050 averages 292 FPS versus 434 FPS for the RTX 4070 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 4070 Ti?
A power supply of around 700 W is recommended for the RTX 4070 Ti. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A850GL 850W 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 4070 Ti?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 4070 Ti is the r7-7800x3D (4 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 4070 Ti cost right now?
The RTX 4070 Ti is available from $798. We track 32 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 4070 Ti
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, with Ada Lovelace architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. A superior version of the RTX 4070, it excels at 1440p and 4K and supports ray tracing and DLSS 3.
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