GPU Comparison
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The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 970, leading by roughly 140% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 970 is the cheaper option by $1,960 EUR.
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GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 970: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 970
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 140% ahead of the GeForce GTX 970. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop packs 2,048 CUDA cores versus 1,664 on the GeForce GTX 970.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 970 starts at $339 EUR against $2,299 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop draws just 115W versus 145W for the GeForce GTX 970, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a TSMC 16nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 970's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 224 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 970 (Pascal vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or GeForce GTX 970?
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is the faster card by about 140%. 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 GTX 1070 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 970?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 970?
Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop worth the extra $1,960 EUR over the GeForce GTX 970?
Does the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,048✓ | 1,664 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,442 MHz✓ | 1,050 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,645 MHz✓ | 1,178 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s✓ | 224.3 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 145 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 6-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Sep 2014 |