GeForce GTX 970 vs GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 970 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 970.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🏆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) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970 and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile
GeForce GTX 970
The GeForce GTX 970 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 19 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1050 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1664 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,640 points. Launch price was $329.
GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1035 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,080 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 970 scores 9,640 and the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile reaches 10,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,664 (GeForce GTX 970) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile). Raw compute: 3.92 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970) vs 5.299 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1035 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,640 | 10,080+5% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1664 | 2560+54% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.92 TFLOPS | 5.299 TFLOPS+35% |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz+14% | 1035 MHz |
| ROPs | 56+17% | 48 |
| TMUs | 104+30% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 0.61 MB | 2.5 MB+310% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 970 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce GTX 970) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 970. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s+17% | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX 970) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 12_1) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd gen (GeForce GTX 970) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile). Decoder: PureVideo VP6 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 970) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2nd gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP6 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 970 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 970) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 64.3 | 134.4+109% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GM204 | GA106 |
| Release | September 19 2014 | May 11 2021 |
| Ranking | #269 | #262 |
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