GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5090 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop, leading by roughly 257% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $3,450 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 5090 is dramatically faster, around 257% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5090 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5090 packs 21,760 CUDA cores versus 5,120 on the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 5090 also has more RT cores (170 vs 40) and more AI cores (680 vs 160), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop starts at $1,950 CAD against $5,400 CAD for the GeForce RTX 5090. The GeForce RTX 5090 still sits about $3,401 CAD above its $1,999 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop draws just 125W versus 575W for the GeForce RTX 5090, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 32GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 5090 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 5090's memory is also faster — 1,792 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (512-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 5090?
The GeForce RTX 5090 is the faster card by about 257%. 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 5090 better than the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5090?
Is the GeForce RTX 5090 worth the extra $3,450 CAD over the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 5090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 5090 or the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4NP | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,120 | 21,760✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 170✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 160 | 680✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,380 MHz | 2,010 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,220 MHz | 2,407 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 512-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 125 W✓ | 575 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 |
