NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
15,71215% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q19% better
18,68818% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q has 19% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
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GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q2 2021. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA107) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3050 Mobile has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3050 Mobile includes 2,048 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,065 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,343 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 64 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 16 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 3050 Mobile has the 140th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 15.02% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2017. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104B) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1070 Max-Q has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,002 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 256.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 1070 Max-Q includes 2,048 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,215 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,379 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 115 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 1070 Max-Q has the 118th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 17.87% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 3050 MobileGeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2021Q2 2017
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for F1 24
F1 24
GeForce RTX 3050 MobileGeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
96 FPS
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High - 1080p
40 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
15 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
7 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
15,71215% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q19% better
18,68818% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q has 19% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is ranked 140th with a score of 15,712, and the GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q is ranked 118th with a score of 18,688.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
No data available
GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile and the GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 3050 MobileGeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
4,497
4,708
(+4.69%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
4,817
(+4.35%)
4,616
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
65,252
99,551.5
(+52.56%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
11,949
14,678.5
(+22.84%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
39,628
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
15,134
15,409
(+1.82%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
140
(+37.12%)
102.1
PassMark G3D Mark
6,781
9,930
(+46.44%)
PassMark G2D Mark
408
428
(+4.9%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce RTX 3050 MobileGeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q
CodenameGA107GP104B
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Process Size8 nm16 nm
Transistors8,700 million7,200 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce RTX 3050 MobileGeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q
Memory Size4 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth192 Gb/s256.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,500 MHz2,002 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB48 KB
L2 Cache2 MB2 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce RTX 3050 MobileGeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W115 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce RTX 3050 MobileGeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q
CUDA Cores2,0482,048
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)1616
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)64128
Render Output Units (ROP)3264
Tensor Cores64--
Ray Tracing Cores16--
Core Clock Speed1,065 MHz1,215 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,343 MHz1,379 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce RTX 3050 MobileGeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q
Pixel Fill Rate42.98 GPixel/s88.26 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate85.95 GTexel/s176.5 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance5.5 TFLOPS5.65 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance85.95 GFLOPS176.5 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce RTX 3050 MobileGeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.