GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 5070, leading by roughly 9% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5070 is the cheaper option by $3,209 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 5070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 5070
The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop is noticeably faster, around 9% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 6,144 on the GeForce RTX 5070. The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop also has more RT cores (80 vs 48) and more AI cores (320 vs 192), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5070 starts at $590 EUR against $3,799 EUR for the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop draws just 150W versus 250W for the GeForce RTX 5070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5070's 12GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop's memory is also faster — 896 GB/s versus 672 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 5070 or GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop is the faster card by about 9%. 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 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 5070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5070 or the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop worth the extra $3,209 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5070?
Does the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5070?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 6,144 | 10,240✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192 | 320✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,160 MHz✓ | 1,340 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,512 MHz✓ | 1,890 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 672 GB/s | 896 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | None |
| Released | Mar 2025 | Jan 2025 |
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