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 4060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4060, leading by roughly 40% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the cheaper option by $1,069 USD.
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GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 4060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop packs 5,120 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 4060.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 4060 starts at $300 USD against $1,369 USD for the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 pulls less power (115W vs 125W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4NP process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 272 GB/s — 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 4060 (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 or GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop is the faster card by about 40%. 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 5070 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 4060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 or the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop worth the extra $1,069 USD over the GeForce RTX 4060?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 40✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 96 | 160✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,830 MHz✓ | 1,380 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,460 MHz✓ | 2,220 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 17 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 125 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jun 2023 | Jan 2025 |
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