GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

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. 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 1070 (Mobile)

#5

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

66%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

112%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

112%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

111%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

109%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

109%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

107%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

107%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

107%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

106%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

105%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

103%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

103%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

102%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

100%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

100%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

99%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

99%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

99%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

99%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

98%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

98%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

98%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

98%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

97%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

94%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

93%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

93%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Blackwell (2024−2025) / 4nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,465 points.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) scores 10,465 and the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB reaches 10,749 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1470 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
G3D Mark Score	10,465	10,749+3%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	4 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4608+100%	2304
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+71%	1470 MHz

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — a 52.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile). Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s+52%	168 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+167%	96-bit

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	NVENC (5th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	NVDEC (7th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 70W — a 33.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.