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 4070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 5060.
The GeForce RTX 5060 is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop, leading by roughly 13% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5060 is the cheaper option by $279,966 JPY.
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GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 5060 is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5060 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 starts at $60,018 JPY against $339,984 JPY for the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 5060 still sits about $59,719 JPY above its $299 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop draws just 115W versus 145W for the GeForce RTX 5060, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 5060'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 5060 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (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 Laptop or GeForce RTX 5060?
The GeForce RTX 5060 is the faster card by about 13%. 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 5060 better than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5060?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop worth the extra $279,966 JPY over the GeForce RTX 5060?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,608✓ | 3,840 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36✓ | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 144✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,395 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,175 MHz | 2,497 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 145 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Feb 2023 | May 2025 |
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