GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3090 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop, leading by roughly 70% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $21 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster, around 70% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3090 packs 10,496 CUDA cores versus 5,120 on the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3090 also has more RT cores (82 vs 40) and more AI cores (328 vs 160), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop starts at $1,859 EUR against $1,880 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3090. The GeForce RTX 3090 still sits about $381 EUR above its $1,499 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop draws just 125W versus 350W for the GeForce RTX 3090, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 24GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3090's memory is also faster — 936 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3090?
The GeForce RTX 3090 is the faster card by about 70%. 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 3090 better than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3090?
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 worth the extra $21 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3090 or the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,120 | 10,496✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 82✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 160 | 328✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 1,395 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz | 1,695 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 24 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 936 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 125 W✓ | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Sep 2020 |
