GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop, leading by roughly 68% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is the cheaper option by $41 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster, around 68% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop starts at $949 EUR against $990 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4070. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $390 EUR above its $600 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop draws just 115W versus 200W for the GeForce RTX 4070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4NP process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 4070's memory is also faster — 504 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4070 (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 or GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster card by about 68%. 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 better than the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 or the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 worth the extra $41 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 4070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888✓ | 3,840 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,920 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,475 MHz✓ | 2,340 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 21 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 504 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 200 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | None |
| Released | Apr 2023 | Jan 2025 |
