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

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.

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

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

✅17.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 50W instead of 60W, a 10W reduction.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌20% higher power demand at 60W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 17.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.4% in PassMark G3D (10,465 vs 10,125), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 4nm process instead of 8nm and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

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

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2023. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1237 MHz to 1492 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,125 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) scores 10,465 and the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile reaches 10,125 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% 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 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1492 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
G3D Mark Score	10,465+3%	10,125
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	4 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4608+80%	2560
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+69%	1492 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile) — a 52.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile). Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) and 96-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile.

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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). 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 Mobile
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile's 60W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.