GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VS
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

2017Core: 1493 MHzBoost: 1620 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 3060 Ti

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
100%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
95%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
94%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
93%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
93%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
92%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
90%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
90%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
89%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
88%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
88%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

#170
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
356%
#172
322%
#173
322%
#177
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
292%
#178
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
290%
#180
100%
#181
GeForce GTX 460M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
100%
#182
Radeon 6750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
99%
#183
GeForce GT 525M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
98%
#185
Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
98%
#187
GeForce MX550
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
98%
#195
GeForce GT625M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 250.2% 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 1050 Ti (móvel).

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
Performance
Leading raw performance (+250.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-250.2%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 77% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 23% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+23%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)
More affordable ($65)

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 3060 Ti and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1493 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,800 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)'s 5,800 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 250.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.488 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1620 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
20,312+250%
5,800
Architecture
Ampere
Pascal
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
4864+533%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+551%
2.488 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+3%
1620 MHz
ROPs
80+150%
32
TMUs
152+217%
48
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+1614%
0.28 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
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)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) — a 300% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+300%
112 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
NVDEC (3rd Gen)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)'s 75W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
TDP
200W
75W-63%
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75
75°C
Perf/Watt
101.6+31%
77.3
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) costs 76.8% less ($215 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 89.2 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel) offers 23% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
MSRP
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$280
$65-77%
Performance per Dollar
72.5
89.2+23%
Codename
GA104
GP107
Release
December 1 2020
January 3 2017
Ranking
#73
#405