GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out noticeably faster — about 17% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the cheaper option by $280,184 JPY.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3070 is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 4,608 on the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3070 currently lists from $59,800 JPY, $280,184 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop at $339,984 JPY. The GeForce RTX 3070 still sits about $59,301 JPY above its $499 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 220W, the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N 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 (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 or GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster card by about 17%. 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 better than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop worth the extra $280,184 JPY over the GeForce RTX 3070?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888✓ | 4,608 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184✓ | 144 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz✓ | 1,395 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 2,175 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 220 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Feb 2023 |