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Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop.
On performance, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $1,105 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 4070 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. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop packs 5,120 CUDA cores versus 4,608 on the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop starts at $590 GBP against $1,695 GBP for the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop draws just 115W versus 125W for the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the faster card. 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 3070 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop worth the extra $1,105 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,120✓ | 4,608 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40✓ | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 160✓ | 144 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 1,395 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz | 2,175 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 125 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Feb 2023 |