GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop, leading by roughly 92% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 92% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop packs 5,120 CUDA cores versus 2,048 on the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop pulls less power (115W vs 125W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. 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 Laptop'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 Laptop is roughly 5 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 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the faster card by about 92%. 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 3070 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Can the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,048 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 40✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 160✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,442 MHz✓ | 1,110 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,645 MHz✓ | 1,560 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 125 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Jan 2021 |