GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 53% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. The GeForce RTX 2070 is the cheaper option by $4,696 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2070
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 53% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. 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.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2070 currently lists from $260 CAD, $4,696 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop at $4,956 CAD. The GeForce RTX 2070 is trading below its $499 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 125W against 175W, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 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?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 or the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop worth the extra $4,696 CAD over the GeForce RTX 2070?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | 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 | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz✓ | 1,110 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,620 MHz✓ | 1,560 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | 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 | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W | 125 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Oct 2018 | Jan 2021 |