GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3070
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out dramatically faster — about 125% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 125% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 2,048 on the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is the gentler choice at 115W versus 220W. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 220W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3070's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 256 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3070 is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3070?
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster card by about 125%. Since one of these is a laptop GPU, its listed price covers the whole system rather than just the chip, so it isn't directly comparable — base your decision on the spec differences above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,048 | 5,888✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 184✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,442 MHz | 1,500 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,645 MHz | 1,725 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 220 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Sep 2020 |