GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design vs GeForce RTX 3050 Mo...

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 1070 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank #8 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

110%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

#9

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

100%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

91%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

90%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

187%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

134%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

129%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

118%

#60

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

92%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

89%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🏆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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 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 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design and GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1379 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,842 points.

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 712 MHz to 1057 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,080 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design scores 9,842 and the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile reaches 10,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Raw compute: 5.648 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs 4.329 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1379 MHz vs 1057 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	9,842	10,080+2%
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.648 TFLOPS+30%	4.329 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1379 MHz+30%	1057 MHz
ROPs	64+60%	40
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
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 with Max-Q Design) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s+33%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	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 with Max-Q Design draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile's 75W — a 42.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.