NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 vs NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA / Stream cores | 2560 | 6144 |
| Ray tracing cores | 20 | 48 |
| TDP | 130 W | 250 W |
| 3DMark Time Spy | 9800 | 16800 |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 192 bit |
Between the GeForce RTX 5050 and GeForce RTX 5070, the GeForce RTX 5050 comes out ahead in tdp, while the GeForce RTX 5070 wins on cuda / stream cores / ray tracing cores. Overall, the GeForce RTX 5050 scores 56.8 and the GeForce RTX 5070 scores 63.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 5070 edges ahead on the Mars Score (56.8 vs 63.9), but the 7.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the GeForce RTX 5050 if you care most about tdp. The biggest gaps in its favor are tdp. The single most decisive one: TDP — 120.00 W less. 130 vs 250.
Pick the GeForce RTX 5070 if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. Its strongest claims are cuda / stream cores, ray tracing cores, 3dmark time spy, among others. The single most decisive one: CUDA / Stream cores — 140.00% more. 6144 vs 2560.
Both ship with comparable dlss, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the GeForce RTX 5070 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 or NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070?
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 leads the current Mars Score by 7.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare vram, cuda / stream cores, boost clock, tdp against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 if…
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 has the measurable edge on tdp w.
Choose NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 if…
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 has the measurable edge on cuda cores, ray tracing cores, timespy score.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 wins
- ▲TDP — 120.00 W less. 130 vs 250.
Why NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 wins
- ▲CUDA / Stream cores — 140.00% more. 6144 vs 2560.
- ▲Ray tracing cores — 140.00% more. 48 vs 20.
- ▲3DMark Time Spy — 71.43% more. 16800 vs 9800.
- ▲VRAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Memory bus — 50.00% more. 192 bit vs 128 bit.
- ▲Boost clock — 1.70% more. 2512 MHz vs 2470 MHz.
Spec comparison
Core
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | GB207 | GB205 |
| Base clockⓘ | 2300 MHz | 2325 MHzlead |
| Boost clockⓘ | 2470 MHz | 2512 MHzlead |
| CUDA / Stream coresⓘ | 2560 | 6144lead |
| Ray tracing coresⓘ | 20 | 48lead |
Memory
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAMⓘ | 8 GB | 12 GBlead |
| VRAM typeⓘ | GDDR6 | GDDR7lead |
| Memory busⓘ | 128 bit | 192 bitlead |
Power & Form
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDPⓘ | 130 Wlead | 250 W |
| Recommended PSUⓘ | 550 Wlead | 650 W |
| Length | 240 mmlead | 267 mm |
| Slot size | 2-slot | 2-slot |
Benchmarks
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spyⓘ | 9800 | 16800lead |
| DLSSⓘ | true | true |
| FSRⓘ | false | false |
Frequently asked
Which has more VRAM, GeForce RTX 5050 or GeForce RTX 5070?+
GeForce RTX 5070 ships with 12GB GDDR7 vs 8GB.
Which scores higher in 3DMark Time Spy, GeForce RTX 5050 or GeForce RTX 5070?+
GeForce RTX 5070 scores 16800 vs 9800.
Which draws less power, GeForce RTX 5050 or GeForce RTX 5070?+
GeForce RTX 5050 draws 130W TDP vs 250W.