GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4090 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop, leading by roughly 213% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $1,027 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, around 213% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4090 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4090 packs 16,384 CUDA cores versus 4,608 on the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 4090 also has more RT cores (128 vs 36) and more AI cores (512 vs 144), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop starts at $2,163 EUR against $3,190 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4090. The GeForce RTX 4090 still sits about $1,591 EUR above its $1,599 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop draws just 115W versus 450W for the GeForce RTX 4090, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 24GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4090 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 4090's memory is also faster — 1,008 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4090?
The GeForce RTX 4090 is the faster card by about 213%. 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 4090 better than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4090?
Is the GeForce RTX 4090 worth the extra $1,027 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 4090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4090 or the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,608 | 16,384✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 128✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 144 | 512✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,395 MHz | 2,235 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,175 MHz | 2,520 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 24 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 1,008 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Sep 2022 |