GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 2070, leading by roughly 53% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2070 is the cheaper option by $1,055 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2070
The GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 Laptop packs 4,608 CUDA cores versus 2,304 on the GeForce RTX 2070.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2070 starts at $644 EUR against $1,699 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $145 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop draws just 115W versus 175W for the GeForce RTX 2070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2070's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 (Ada Lovelace 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 4070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 2070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 or the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop worth the extra $1,055 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2070?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,304 | 4,608✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 288✓ | 144 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz✓ | 1,395 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,620 MHz | 2,175 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 175 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Oct 2018 | Feb 2023 |