GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti comes out significantly faster — about 38% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop.
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GeForce RTX 5070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is significantly faster, around 38% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop is better matched to 1440p.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 300W, the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's memory is faster — 896 GB/s versus 576 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop or GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the faster card by about 38%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 9,728✓ | 8,960 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 76✓ | 70 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 304✓ | 280 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,455 MHz | 2,300 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,040 MHz | 2,452 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 18 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 576 GB/s | 896 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Feb 2025 |
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