GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop, leading by roughly 53% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $2,377 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 53% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop packs 5,120 CUDA cores versus 2,304 on the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop starts at $4,956 CAD against $7,333 CAD for the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop pulls less power (115W vs 125W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the faster card by about 53%. 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
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop worth the extra $2,377 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,304 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 40✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 288✓ | 160 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,215 MHz✓ | 1,110 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,440 MHz | 1,560 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop | 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 2070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 125 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2019 | Jan 2021 |