NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains benchmark results for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, while the RTX 4070 AD103 has no benchmark entries in the database. Therefore, direct head-to-head comparisons must be made using the RTX 5050's scores against its nearest rivals, as the database lists no benchmark results for the RTX 4070 AD103.

The RTX 5050 delivers an average benchmark score of 21,035 across all recorded tests. This places it in the 66th percentile among all GPUs tracked in the database. The RTX 4070 AD103, by contrast, holds a 50th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of zero, indicating no recorded performance data exists for it.

The RTX 5050's strongest recorded result comes from Geekbench OpenCL, where it scores 90,334. Its Geekbench Vulkan score is nearly identical at 89,381, showing consistent compute performance across both API frameworks. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RTX 5050 scores 2,502, which represents its primary gaming workload result.

PassMark results for the RTX 5050 show a G3D score of 17,326 and a GPU compute score of 9,184. Legacy DirectX tests display lower numbers: DirectX 9 scores 186, DirectX 11 scores 150, and DirectX 10 scores 103. The DirectX 12 PassMark score is 66, and the G2D score reaches 1,113.

Comparing the RTX 5050 to its nearest rivals, the data shows a narrow competitive field. The AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL holds an average score of 21,153, which is 0.6% higher than the RTX 5050's average. The AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21,237, sitting 1% above the RTX 5050. The NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile leads this group with 21,379, a 1.6% advantage. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT trails the RTX 5050 by 1.6%, scoring 20,713.

These deltas are small, ranging from negative 1.6% to positive 1.6%. The RTX 5050 effectively sits in the middle of this cluster, slightly behind three rivals and slightly ahead of one. The performance margins are minimal enough that real-world differences would depend heavily on specific workloads and driver optimization.

Without recorded benchmarks for the RTX 4070 AD103, the database cannot establish direct performance deltas between the two cards. The percentile rankings do indicate that the RTX 5050 outperforms the RTX 4070 AD103 in overall position, with 66th versus 50th percentile placement, but this comparison relies on the RTX 4070 AD103's zero average score rather than measured data.

The Verdict

The database presents a clear data imbalance: the RTX 5050 has ten recorded benchmark scores, while the RTX 4070 AD103 has none. Users seeking verified performance numbers should rely on the RTX 5050's measured results, which place it in the 66th percentile of all tracked GPUs.

For users prioritizing raw compute throughput as recorded by Geekbench, the RTX 5050 demonstrates strong OpenCL and Vulkan performance with scores exceeding 89,000 in both. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result of 2,502 provides a modern gaming workload reference point.

The RTX 4070 AD103, despite lacking benchmark data, carries architectural advantages that the RTX 5050 cannot match. Its 45,900 million transistors, 379 mm² die size, and 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 throughput indicate substantially higher theoretical compute capacity. The 12 GB GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth versus the RTX 5050's 8 GB GDDR6 at 320.0 GB/s suggests better memory-bound performance for the older card.

Users who need verified performance data should select the RTX 5050, as the database contains no recorded measurements for the RTX 4070 AD103. Users who require maximum memory capacity and bandwidth should consider the RTX 4070 AD103's specifications, which list 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s throughput. The RTX 4070 AD103 also supports PCIe 4.0 x16, while the RTX 5050 uses PCIe 5.0 x8, a difference that may matter for bandwidth-sensitive workloads.

The RTX 5050 is an active production card with a launch MSRP of 249 USD, while the RTX 4070 AD103 is end-of-life. This production status difference suggests the RTX 5050 represents the current available option, whereas the RTX 4070 AD103 may have limited availability.

Architecture Differences

The RTX 4070 AD103 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture on the AD103 chip, fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process. The RTX 5050 employs the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB207 chip, also built by TSMC on 5 nm. Both architectures support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API compatibility is identical.

Transistor counts differ substantially. The RTX 4070 AD103 integrates 45,900 million transistors across a 379 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 121.1 million per mm². The RTX 5050 packs 16,900 million transistors into a 149 mm² die, with a density of 113.4 million per mm². The RTX 4070 AD103 thus carries 2.7 times more transistors and occupies 2.5 times more silicon area.

The RTX 4070 AD103 provides 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It also includes 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. The RTX 5050 offers 2,560 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, with 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores. The RTX 4070 AD103 has more than double the shading units and TMUs, and more than double the ray tracing and tensor core counts.

Clock speeds favor the RTX 5050. Its base clock runs at 2,317 MHz with a boost of 2,572 MHz, compared to the RTX 4070 AD103's 1,920 MHz base and 2,475 MHz boost. The RTX 5050's boost clock is 97 MHz higher, though the RTX 4070 AD103 compensates with far more execution resources.

Memory architecture differs completely. The RTX 4070 AD103 uses 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5050 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 320.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 4070 AD103 provides 4 GB more VRAM and 184.2 GB/s more bandwidth. Memory clocks also differ: the RTX 4070 AD103 runs at 1,313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) versus the RTX 5050's 2,500 MHz (20 Gbps effective).

The RTX 4070 AD103 belongs to the GeForce 40 generation, while the RTX 5050 belongs to the GeForce 50 generation. The RTX 4070 AD103's predecessor is GeForce 30 and its successor is GeForce 50. The RTX 5050's predecessor is GeForce 40 and its successor is GeForce 60.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every measured specification. Power consumption shows a 70 W gap: the RTX 4070 AD103 draws 200 W TDP versus the RTX 5050's 130 W. The suggested power supply requirement follows this trend, with 550 W for the RTX 4070 AD103 and 300 W for the RTX 5050. Power connectors also differ: the RTX 4070 AD103 uses a single 16-pin connector, while the RTX 5050 uses a single 8-pin.

Pixel and texture throughput reflect the resource disparity. The RTX 4070 AD103 achieves 158.4 GPixel/s and 455.4 GTexel/s, compared to 82.30 GPixel/s and 205.8 GTexel/s for the RTX 5050. The RTX 4070 AD103 delivers roughly 92% higher pixel rate and 121% higher texture rate.

Compute throughput shows a similar gap. The RTX 4070 AD103 reaches 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio), while the RTX 5050 manages 13.17 TFLOPS in both precision modes. The RTX 4070 AD103 provides 2.2 times the FP32 compute.

Bus interfaces differ: the RTX 4070 AD103 uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while the RTX 5050 uses PCIe 5.0 x8. Display outputs also differ. The RTX 4070 AD103 offers 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The RTX 5050 provides 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, with newer DisplayPort revisions.

Physical dimensions are recorded only for the RTX 4070 AD103: 240 mm length, 110 mm height, and 40 mm width. The RTX 5050 has no recorded dimensions. Both cards are dual-slot designs.

Release timing differs by over a year. The RTX 4070 AD103 launched on 2024-02-29, while the RTX 5050 launched on 2025-06-30. Production status shows the RTX 4070 AD103 as end-of-life and the RTX 5050 as active. The launch MSRP for the RTX 4070 AD103 was 599 USD, and for the RTX 5050 it was 249 USD.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has more recorded benchmark results in the database?

A: The RTX 5050 has ten recorded benchmark scores across 3DMark, Geekbench, and PassMark tests. The RTX 4070 AD103 has no recorded benchmark entries, resulting in an average score of zero.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5050's average score of 21,035 sits 0.6% below the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21,153), 1% below the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21,237), and 1.6% below the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21,379). It sits 1.6% above the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20,713).

Q: What memory configuration does each card use?

A: The RTX 4070 AD103 uses 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5050 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 320.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the transistor count difference between the two GPUs?

A: The RTX 4070 AD103 contains 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. The RTX 5050 contains 16,900 million transistors on a 149 mm² die.

Q: Which card has higher clock speeds?

A: The RTX 5050 has a higher base clock at 2,317 MHz versus 1,920 MHz, and a higher boost clock at 2,572 MHz versus 2,475 MHz for the RTX 4070 AD103.

Q: What is the production status of each card?

A: The RTX 4070 AD103 is listed as end-of-life, having launched on 2024-02-29. The RTX 5050 is listed as active, with a launch date of 2025-06-30.