GTX 1050 Ti vs RTX 3090
Full specification comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (2016) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (2020).
GTX 1050 Ti
NVIDIA Entry-level
- ✓ Lower power draw (75 W vs 350 W)
- ✓ Cheaper at launch ($139 vs $1499)
- ✓ Better performance per dollar
RTX 3090
NVIDIA High-end
- ✓ ~700% faster on average
- ✓ More VRAM (24 GB vs 4 GB)
- ✓ Wider memory bus (384-bit vs 128-bit)
- ✓ Newer (2020 vs 2016)
- ✓ More power-efficient
Verdict: The RTX 3090 is roughly 700% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti on average — a clear, noticeable performance advantage.
The RTX 3090 also carries more video memory (24 GB vs 4 GB), which matters for high-resolution textures, modern AAA titles and future-proofing.
At launch pricing, the GTX 1050 Ti offers more performance per dollar, and the RTX 3090 is the more power-efficient chip.
Estimated performance
Estimated average 1440p raster gaming performance compiled from publicly available benchmark data. Individual games vary.
Specs side by side
| Specification | GTX 1050 Ti | RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Release year | 2016 | 2020 |
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| Shading units | ||
| Boost clock | ||
| FP32 compute | ||
| VRAM | ||
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | ||
| Board power | ||
| Launch MSRP |
Green bars mark the better value in each row (for power and price, lower wins).
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 3090 better than the GTX 1050 Ti?
Yes — based on aggregated benchmark data, the RTX 3090 is about 700% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti on average.
How much faster is the RTX 3090 than the GTX 1050 Ti?
Roughly 700% on average in raster gaming workloads. The gap varies by title, resolution and settings.
Which graphics card is better value?
Comparing launch prices, the GTX 1050 Ti delivers more performance per dollar. Check current street prices, as market pricing often shifts the value equation.