GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 Ti (móvel) is positioned at rank #180 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

#170

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

356%

#172

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

322%

#173

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

322%

#177

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

292%

#178

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

290%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

100%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 250.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel).

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-250.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+250.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 77% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 23% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+23%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($65)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)

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.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1493 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,800 points.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) scores 5,800 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 250.2%. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 2.488 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	5,800	20,312+250%
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	768	4864+533%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.488 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+551%
Boost Clock	1620 MHz	1665 MHz+3%
ROPs	32	80+150%
TMUs	48	152+217%
L1 Cache	0.28 MB	4.8 MB+1614%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 300% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	448 GB/s+300%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	75W-63%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	242mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	77.3	101.6+31%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) costs 76.8% less ($215 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 89.2 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) offers 23% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).