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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop, leading by roughly 187% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is the cheaper option by $39 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 187% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER packs 7,168 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER also has more RT cores (56 vs 20) and more AI cores (224 vs 80), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop starts at $680 GBP against $719 GBP for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still sits about $120 GBP above its $599 GBP MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop pulls less power (115W vs 220W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's memory is also faster — 504 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (192-bit vs 96-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the faster card by about 187%. 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 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER worth the extra $39 GBP over the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 7,168✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 56✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 224✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,455 MHz | 1,980 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,370 MHz | 2,475 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 96-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 504 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 220 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Jan 2024 |