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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 50W instead of 70W, a 20W reduction.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

2024

Why buy it

✅6.2% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌40% higher power demand at 70W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

2025

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

2024

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 50W instead of 70W, a 20W reduction.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅6.2% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌40% higher power demand at 70W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU better than GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU averages 6.2% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 10,465 vs 10,143 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is the overall package: you are getting DLSS Super Resolution.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2024, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 4nm process instead of 8nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 6.2% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (10,143 vs 10,465). GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 70W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) make more sense than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 70W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (10,143 vs 10,465) and 6.2% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
1080p
low	133 FPS	85 FPS
medium	115 FPS	72 FPS
high	101 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	74 FPS
medium	95 FPS	64 FPS
high	80 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	27 FPS
medium	58 FPS	25 FPS
high	41 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
1080p
low	121 FPS	174 FPS
medium	92 FPS	149 FPS
high	70 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	129 FPS
medium	44 FPS	106 FPS
high	33 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	74 FPS
medium	17 FPS	62 FPS
high	14 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	34 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
1080p
low	471 FPS	456 FPS
medium	377 FPS	365 FPS
high	314 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	353 FPS	342 FPS
medium	283 FPS	274 FPS
high	235 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	228 FPS
medium	188 FPS	183 FPS
high	157 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	114 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
1080p
low	417 FPS	243 FPS
medium	338 FPS	210 FPS
high	285 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	185 FPS
medium	270 FPS	166 FPS
high	208 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	162 FPS	104 FPS
medium	124 FPS	87 FPS
high	109 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,465 points.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,143 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) scores 10,465 and the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU reaches 10,143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1470 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	10,465+3%	10,143
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	4 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4608+100%	2304
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+71%	1470 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) — a 52.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile). Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s+52%	168 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+167%	96-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU's 70W — a 33.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.