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 4070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4070 comes out significantly faster — about 32% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the cheaper option by $255 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly faster, around 32% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 5,120 on the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4070 currently lists from $1,045 GBP, $255 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop at $1,300 GBP. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $445 GBP above its $600 GBP MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 125W against 200W, the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4NP process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4070 carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 4070's memory is also faster — 504 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4070 (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 or GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster card by about 32%. 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 better than the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 or the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop worth the extra $255 GBP over the GeForce RTX 4070?
Does the GeForce RTX 4070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888✓ | 5,120 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 40 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184✓ | 160 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,920 MHz✓ | 1,380 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,475 MHz✓ | 2,220 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 21 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 504 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 200 W | 125 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | None |
| Released | Apr 2023 | Jan 2025 |
