GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 120% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+120%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-120%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile
GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
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
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile's 10,080 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 120%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 5.299 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1035 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile) with 184 Tensor cores vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+120% | 10,080 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+130% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS+283% | 5.299 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz+67% | 1035 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 184+130% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+132% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+130% | 20 |
| Tensor Cores | 184+130% | 80 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile) — a 133.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+133% | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile's 75W — a 98.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 75W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8 | 134.4+33% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | GA104 | GA106 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | May 11 2021 |
| Ranking | #63 | #262 |
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