NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Radeon RX 9050 4 GB
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 9050 4 GB
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GTX 1070 Ti and RX 9050 4 GB across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 9050 4 GB outperforms GTX 1070 Ti by 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+2%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Radeon RX 9050 4 GB: key takeaway
The comparison of GTX 1070 Ti and RX 9050 4 GB shows a 2% advantage for RX 9050 4 GB in gaming performance, while GTX 1070 Ti may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIA
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Memory capacity
4243
78100
6860
COMPARISON RESULT
GTX 1070 Ti is the best overall choice
GTX 1070 Ti leads in combined game performance. GTX 1070 Ti offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
GTX 1070 Ti leads in the combined performance index
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 129–134of 319
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
131 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
100/100 · Price $309The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares GTX 1070 Ti and RX 9050 4 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
42
43Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
37
37
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
34
35Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
78
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
60Better
59
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares GTX 1070 Ti and RX 9050 4 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 2.1a
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.1b
Device classDesktopDesktop
Max monitors5Varies by board
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 x 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
DirectX12.112 Ultimate
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS8.18610.6Better
Power consumption180 W92 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR6
Power connector8 pin8 pin
Release date20172026
ArchitecturePascalRDNA 4
ThicknessDual-slotVaries by board
Clock speed1607 - 1683 MHz1920 - 2600 MHzBetter
Base clock1607 MHz1920 MHzBetter
Boost clock1683 MHz2600 MHzBetter
VRAM8 GB GDDR5Better4 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency8 GHz18 GbpsBetter
Memory bus256 bitBetter64 bit
Memory bandwidth256 GB/sBetter144 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 5.0 x16
Power consumption180 W92 WBetter
Process node16 nm4 nmBetter
Recommended PSU450 W450 W
Length267 mmVaries by board
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1OpenCL 3.0
Launch price$309OEM only - not announced
Shader units / cores2432Better1024
Die size314 mm²—
Memory cacheL1 48 KB, L2 2 MB16 MBBetter
Transistor count7200 million29.7 billionBetter
UpscalingNot supportedFSR 4.1
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares GTX 1070 Ti and RX 9050 4 GB across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
GTX 1070 TiRX 9050 4 GB
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
23 FPSEstimated 66%
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1080p Ultra
20 FPSEstimated 66%
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1440p Ultra
14 FPSEstimated 64%
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4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 57%
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Black Myth: WukongGTX 1070 Ti23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti20 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti14 FPSEstimated 64%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti5 FPSEstimated 57%RX 9050 4 GB—
Call of Duty: WarzoneGTX 1070 Ti23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti20 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti14 FPSEstimated 64%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti5 FPSEstimated 57%RX 9050 4 GB—
Counter-Strike 2GTX 1070 Ti195 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti137 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti99 FPSEstimated 72%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti32 FPSEstimated 65%RX 9050 4 GB—
Cyberpunk 2077GTX 1070 Ti126 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti108 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti72 FPSEstimated 72%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti22 FPSEstimated 65%RX 9050 4 GB—
Forza Horizon 5GTX 1070 Ti158 FPSEstimated 80%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti103 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti89 FPSEstimated 72%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti47 FPSEstimated 65%RX 9050 4 GB—
God of War RagnarökGTX 1070 Ti23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti20 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti14 FPSEstimated 64%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti5 FPSEstimated 57%RX 9050 4 GB—
Hogwarts LegacyGTX 1070 Ti103 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti86 FPSEstimated 74%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti64 FPSEstimated 72%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti22 FPSEstimated 65%RX 9050 4 GB—
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024GTX 1070 Ti23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti20 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti14 FPSEstimated 64%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti5 FPSEstimated 57%RX 9050 4 GB—
Monster Hunter WildsGTX 1070 Ti23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti20 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti14 FPSEstimated 64%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti5 FPSEstimated 57%RX 9050 4 GB—
StarfieldGTX 1070 Ti23 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti20 FPSEstimated 66%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti14 FPSEstimated 64%RX 9050 4 GB—GTX 1070 Ti5 FPSEstimated 57%RX 9050 4 GB—
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares GTX 1070 Ti and RX 9050 4 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10042432%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10048528%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 10049482%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100686013%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1007810025%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares GTX 1070 Ti and RX 9050 4 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 10054516%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 10053506%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 10049482%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 10056536%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 10050484%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares GTX 1070 Ti and RX 9050 4 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.112 Ultimate
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingNot supportedFSR 4.1
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1OpenCL 3.0
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares GTX 1070 Ti and RX 9050 4 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitecturePascalRDNA 4
Process node16 nm4 nmBetter
Release date20172026
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares GTX 1070 Ti and RX 9050 4 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count7200 million29.7 billionBetter
Die size314 mm²—
Shader units / cores2432Better1024
Base clock1607 MHz1920 MHzBetter
Boost clock1683 MHz2600 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares GTX 1070 Ti and RX 9050 4 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 5.0 x16
Length267 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotVaries by board
Recommended PSU450 W450 W
Power connector8 pin8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares GTX 1070 Ti and RX 9050 4 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.1b
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 2.1a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors5Varies by board
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 x 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares GTX 1070 Ti and RX 9050 4 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM8 GB GDDR5Better4 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory bus256 bitBetter64 bit
TFLOPS8.18610.6Better
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: GTX 1070 Ti or RX 9050 4 GB?+
GTX 1070 Ti has the higher overall gaming score, while GTX 1070 Ti offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
GTX 1070 Ti is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
GTX 1070 Ti is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
GTX 1070 Ti offers more overall performance, while GTX 1070 Ti offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
GTX 1070 Ti is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
GTX 1070 Ti is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
GTX 1070 Ti leads in combined 1440p performance. GTX 1070 Ti can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
GTX 1070 Ti is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RX 9050 4 GB is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
RX 9050 4 GB is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to GTX 1070 Ti if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.