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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

2017

Why buy it

✅32.2% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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136.1% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.8 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌157.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $230 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 73% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 36.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 180W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

2017

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅32.2% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $230 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 73% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 36.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 180W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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136.1% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.8 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌157.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 70W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1070 Ti better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1070 Ti averages 32.2% more FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 14,673 vs 10,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is a 2017 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2017, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is about 136.1% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 32.2% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data and 36.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 6GB make more sense than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (70W vs 180W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1070 Ti currently gives you 36.5% higher G3D Mark and 32.2% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	153 FPS	109 FPS
medium	135 FPS	92 FPS
high	120 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	95 FPS
medium	106 FPS	81 FPS
high	94 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	30 FPS
medium	65 FPS	28 FPS
high	52 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	219 FPS	174 FPS
medium	183 FPS	149 FPS
high	150 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	129 FPS
medium	107 FPS	106 FPS
high	87 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	74 FPS
medium	51 FPS	62 FPS
high	49 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	34 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	660 FPS	484 FPS
medium	528 FPS	387 FPS
high	440 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	242 FPS
1440p
low	495 FPS	363 FPS
medium	396 FPS	290 FPS
high	330 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	181 FPS
4K
low	330 FPS	242 FPS
medium	264 FPS	193 FPS
high	220 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	121 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	403 FPS	243 FPS
medium	342 FPS	210 FPS
high	288 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	331 FPS	185 FPS
medium	279 FPS	166 FPS
high	222 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	178 FPS	104 FPS
medium	140 FPS	87 FPS
high	128 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 2 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 2432 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,673 points. Launch price was $399.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti scores 14,673 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 10,749 — the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti leads by 36.5%. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,432 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Raw compute: 8.186 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1470 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
G3D Mark Score	14,673+37%	10,749
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2432+6%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.186 TFLOPS+21%	6.774 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1683 MHz+14%	1470 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	152+111%	72
L1 Cache	0.89 MB	2.3 MB+158%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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)

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	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
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
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 1070 Ti) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB).

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 70W — a 88% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 160mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
TDP	180W	70W-61%
Recommended PSU	500W	300W-40%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	267mm	160mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	81.5	153.6+88%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 57.6% less ($230 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 36.8 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 72.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2017).