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

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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 3060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
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).
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce 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.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce 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)

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.

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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce 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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce 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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce 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)).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce 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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce 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).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce 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 |
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