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RTX 3050 vs RTX 4070 Ti Super

Full specification comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (2022) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super (2024).

RTX 3050

NVIDIA Entry-level

18 / perf index
  • Lower power draw (130 W vs 285 W)
  • Cheaper at launch ($249 vs $799)

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Winner

RTX 4070 Ti Super

NVIDIA Enthusiast

71 / perf index
  • ~294% faster on average
  • More VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB)
  • Wider memory bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
  • Newer (2024 vs 2022)
  • Better performance per dollar

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Verdict: The RTX 4070 Ti Super is roughly 294% faster than the RTX 3050 on average — a clear, noticeable performance advantage.

The RTX 4070 Ti Super also carries more video memory (16 GB vs 8 GB), which matters for high-resolution textures, modern AAA titles and future-proofing.

At launch pricing, the RTX 4070 Ti Super offers more performance per dollar, and the RTX 4070 Ti Super is the more power-efficient chip.

Estimated performance

RTX 3050
18
RTX 4070 Ti Super
71

Estimated average 1440p raster gaming performance compiled from publicly available benchmark data. Individual games vary.

Specs side by side

SpecificationRTX 3050RTX 4070 Ti Super
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Release year20222024
Est. performance
18
71
Shading units
2,560
8,448
Boost clock
1777 MHz
2610 MHz
FP32 compute
9.1 TFLOPS
44.1 TFLOPS
VRAM
8 GB
16 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory bus
128-bit
256-bit
Board power
130 W
285 W
Launch MSRP
$249
$799

Green bars mark the better value in each row (for power and price, lower wins).

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4070 Ti Super better than the RTX 3050?

Yes — based on aggregated benchmark data, the RTX 4070 Ti Super is about 294% faster than the RTX 3050 on average.

How much faster is the RTX 4070 Ti Super than the RTX 3050?

Roughly 294% on average in raster gaming workloads. The gap varies by title, resolution and settings.

Which graphics card is better value?

Comparing launch prices, the RTX 4070 Ti Super delivers more performance per dollar. Check current street prices, as market pricing often shifts the value equation.

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