GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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

✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 130W, a 80W 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 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅31.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌160% higher power demand at 130W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

2025

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 130W, a 80W reduction.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅31.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌160% higher power demand at 130W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 31.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 13.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2022, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 4nm process instead of 8nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 31.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 13.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. 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 130W), 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 OEM?

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 130W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3050 OEM currently gives you 13.6% higher G3D Mark and 31.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 OEM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	133 FPS	130 FPS
medium	115 FPS	113 FPS
high	101 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	119 FPS
medium	95 FPS	96 FPS
high	80 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	64 FPS
medium	58 FPS	57 FPS
high	41 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	33 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	121 FPS	239 FPS
medium	92 FPS	206 FPS
high	70 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	163 FPS
medium	44 FPS	135 FPS
high	33 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	88 FPS
medium	17 FPS	74 FPS
high	14 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	471 FPS	535 FPS
medium	377 FPS	428 FPS
high	314 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	353 FPS	401 FPS
medium	283 FPS	321 FPS
high	235 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	268 FPS
medium	188 FPS	214 FPS
high	157 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	134 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	417 FPS	467 FPS
medium	338 FPS	414 FPS
high	285 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	372 FPS
medium	270 FPS	321 FPS
high	208 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	162 FPS	199 FPS
medium	124 FPS	175 FPS
high	109 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	125 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 OEM

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 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) scores 10,465 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 13.6%. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1755 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	10,465	11,892+14%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	4 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4608+80%	2560
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+44%	1755 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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 OEM
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile). Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s+14%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). 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 OEM
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 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). 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 OEM).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	8th 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 OEM's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	50W-62%	130W
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	235mm
Height	—	124mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	209.3+129%	91.5