GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5090 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5090 comes out dramatically faster — about 335% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $1,836 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 5090 is dramatically faster, around 335% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5090 packs 21,760 CUDA cores versus 4,608 on the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop currently lists from $2,163 EUR, $1,836 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 5090 at $3,999 EUR. The GeForce RTX 5090 still sits about $2,000 EUR above its $1,999 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 575W, the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 5090 carries 32GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop. The extra 24GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 5090's memory is also faster — 1,792 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (512-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5090 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 5090?
The GeForce RTX 5090 is the faster card by about 335%. 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 4070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5090?
Is the GeForce RTX 5090 worth the extra $1,836 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 5090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,608 | 21,760✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 170✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 144 | 680✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,395 MHz | 2,010 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,175 MHz | 2,407 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 512-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 575 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Jan 2025 |
