GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop, leading by roughly 100% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5070 is the cheaper option by $4,197 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5070 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5070 packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 5,120 on the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5070 starts at $759 CAD against $4,956 CAD for the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 5070 still sits about $210 CAD above its $549 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop draws just 125W versus 250W for the GeForce RTX 5070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 5070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 5070's memory is also faster — 672 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (192-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5070 is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 5070?
The GeForce RTX 5070 is the faster card by about 100%. 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 5070 better than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5070?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop worth the extra $4,197 CAD over the GeForce RTX 5070?
Does the GeForce RTX 5070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,120 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 48✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 160 | 192✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 2,160 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz | 2,512 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 672 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 125 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Mar 2025 |
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