GeForce GTX 1070 SLI vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

106%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

101%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

100%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

99%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

98%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

96%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

94%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

94%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

94%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

93%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

92%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

91%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

91%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

90%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 49.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+49.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-49.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $160 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 40.2% better value per dollar than the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+40.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($160)	✅More affordable ($150)

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 SLI Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 SLI and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,790 points.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI scores 17,790 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI leads by 49.6%. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1755 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	17,790+50%	11,892
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3840+50%	2560
Boost Clock	1683 MHz	1755 MHz+4%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s+14%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	NVENC 5.0 (2x)	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP7 (2x)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	300W	130W-57%
Recommended PSU	750W	450W-40%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	235mm
Height	112mm	124mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	59.3	91.5+54%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI launched at $758 MSRP and currently averages $160, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 6.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.2 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers 40.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP	$758	$249-67%
Avg Price (30d)	$160	$150-6%
Performance per Dollar	111.2+40%	79.3
Codename	Pascal GP104 SLI	GA106
Release	August 16 2016	January 4 2022
Ranking	#142	#224