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GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop

Quick Verdict

On performance, the GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2070
Price
€643
Performance
15/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+13% Boost Clock (1,620 MHz vs 1,440 MHz)
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
15/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop

The GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1080p gaming.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop draws just 115W versus 175W for the GeForce RTX 2070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 2070 is the faster card. 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

Is the GeForce RTX 2070 better than the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop?

They're very close on raw performance. Pick based on price, VRAM, and power draw rather than speed.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 or the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 2070 is the faster card. 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,3042,304
Ray Tracing Cores3636
Tensor / AI Cores288288

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop
Base Clock1,410 MHz1,215 MHz
Boost Clock1,620 MHz1,440 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP175 W115 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pinNone
ReleasedOct 2018Jan 2019