GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 970 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 970, leading by roughly 200% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 970: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 970
The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the GeForce GTX 970. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 970 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop packs 2,304 CUDA cores versus 1,664 on the GeForce GTX 970.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop draws just 115W versus 145W for the GeForce GTX 970, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 970's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 224 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 970 (Turing vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 970 or GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is the faster card by about 200%. 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 2070 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 970?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,664 | 2,304✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 288 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,050 MHz | 1,215 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,178 MHz | 1,440 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 224.3 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 970 | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 145 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2014 | Jan 2019 |