GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile vs GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

2023Core: 1237 MHzBoost: 1492 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

2017Core: 1215 MHzBoost: 1379 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
114%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
101%
#20
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
97%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

#6
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
110%
#8
100%
#9
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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 6GB Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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.

InsightGeForce RTX 3050 6GB MobileGeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 RTX 3050 6GB Mobile and GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile scores 10,125 and the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design reaches 9,842 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1492 MHz vs 1379 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GB MobileGeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score
10,125+3%
9,842
Architecture
Ampere
Pascal
Process Node
8 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
2560+25%
2048
Boost Clock
1492 MHz+8%
1379 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GB MobileGeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) — a 52.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GB MobileGeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
168 GB/s
256 GB/s+52%
Bus Width
96-bit
256-bit+167%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GB MobileGeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
DirectX
12.2
12.1
Vulkan
1.3+18%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile) vs NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GB MobileGeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
NVENC 4.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile draws 60W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design's 115W — a 62.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GB MobileGeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
TDP
60W-48%
115W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85°C
Perf/Watt
168.8+97%
85.6
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GB MobileGeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
Avg Price (30d)
$150
Codename
GN20-P0-R 6 GB
GP104
Release
January 6 2023
June 27 2017
Ranking
#271
#358