GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is positioned at rank #31 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 557.9% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (12 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-557.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+557.9%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 1 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1366 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB scores 4,800 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 557.9%. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 2.215 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 2610 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,800 | 31,578+558% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 7680+900% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.215 TFLOPS | 40.09 TFLOPS+1710% |
| Boost Clock | 1442 MHz | 2610 MHz+81% |
| ROPs | 24 | 80+233% |
| TMUs | 48 | 240+400% |
| L1 Cache | 0.28 MB | 7.5 MB+2579% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 48 MB+6300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — a 500% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 96-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 12 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 84 GB/s | 504 GB/s+500% |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | 192-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 48 MB+6300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (6th Gen) | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (3rd Gen) | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 116.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-74% | 285W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-50% | 700W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 285mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 64.0 | 110.8+73% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $590 |
| Codename | GP107 | AD104 |
| Release | February 1 2019 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #453 | #11 |
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