GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3070 is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop, leading by roughly 17% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3070 is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 5,120 on the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop draws just 125W versus 220W for the GeForce RTX 3070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 or GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster card by about 17%. Since one of these is a laptop GPU, its listed price covers the whole system rather than just the chip, so it isn't directly comparable — base your decision on the spec differences above.
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888✓ | 5,120 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 40 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184✓ | 160 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz✓ | 1,110 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz✓ | 1,560 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 220 W | 125 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Jan 2021 |