GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5070 comes out dramatically faster — about 100% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 5070 is the cheaper option by $530 USD.
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GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5070 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5070 packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 4,608 on the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 5070 currently lists from $550 USD, $530 USD less than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop at $1,080 USD.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 5070 carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 4070 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 5070's memory is also faster — 672 GB/s versus 256 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 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (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 Laptop or GeForce RTX 5070?
The GeForce RTX 5070 is the faster card by about 100%. 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 better than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5070?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop worth the extra $530 USD over the GeForce RTX 5070?
Does the GeForce RTX 5070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,608 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 48✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 144 | 192✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,395 MHz | 2,160 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,175 MHz | 2,512 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 672 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Mar 2025 |
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