GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5050 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop comes out noticeably faster — about 15% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5050. The GeForce RTX 5050 is the cheaper option by $1,688 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 5050: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 5050
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is noticeably faster, around 15% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5050. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop packs 4,608 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 5050.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 5050 currently lists from $280 EUR, $1,688 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop at $1,968 EUR.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 130W, the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 5050's memory is faster — 320 GB/s versus 256 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5050 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 5050?
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is the faster card by about 15%. 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 4070 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 5050?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5050?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop worth the extra $1,688 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5050?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,608✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36✓ | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 144✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,395 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,175 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 320 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 130 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Jun 2025 |