G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

2025

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

2025

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is L40S better than GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 19,675 vs 20,023 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer L40S is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2022 and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

L40S can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $7,500 MSRP. L40S is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. L40S is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $7,500 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU make more sense than L40S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of L40S. The trade-off is that L40S currently gives you 1.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

L40S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	L40S
1080p
low	181 FPS	287 FPS
medium	166 FPS	256 FPS
high	145 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	256 FPS
medium	121 FPS	214 FPS
high	104 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	117 FPS
medium	78 FPS	98 FPS
high	65 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	L40S
1080p
low	647 FPS	784 FPS
medium	528 FPS	629 FPS
high	410 FPS	478 FPS
ultra	362 FPS	416 FPS
1440p
low	480 FPS	646 FPS
medium	391 FPS	528 FPS
high	322 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	257 FPS	332 FPS
4K
low	246 FPS	338 FPS
medium	206 FPS	273 FPS
high	184 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	201 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	L40S
1080p
low	885 FPS	901 FPS
medium	708 FPS	721 FPS
high	590 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	443 FPS	451 FPS
1440p
low	664 FPS	676 FPS
medium	531 FPS	541 FPS
high	443 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	332 FPS	338 FPS
4K
low	443 FPS	451 FPS
medium	354 FPS	360 FPS
high	295 FPS	300 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	225 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	L40S
1080p
low	858 FPS	483 FPS
medium	708 FPS	422 FPS
high	590 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	443 FPS	288 FPS
1440p
low	664 FPS	345 FPS
medium	531 FPS	312 FPS
high	443 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	332 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	443 FPS	224 FPS
medium	354 FPS	193 FPS
high	295 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	117 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and L40S

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2452 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,675 points. Launch price was $749.

L40S

The L40S is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,023 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU scores 19,675 and the L40S reaches 20,023 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 8,960 (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 43.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 2452 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) vs 142 (L40S) with 280 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	L40S
G3D Mark Score	19,675	20,023+2%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	8960	18176+103%
Compute (TFLOPS)	43.94 TFLOPS	91.61 TFLOPS+108%
Boost Clock	2452 MHz	2520 MHz+3%
ROPs	96	192+100%
TMUs	280	568+103%
L1 Cache	8.8 MB	17.8 MB+102%
L2 Cache	48 MB	48 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	70	142+103%
Tensor Cores	280	568+103%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The L40S lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The L40S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	L40S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the L40S has 48 GB. The L40S offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) vs 960 GB/s (L40S) — a 150% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	L40S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	48 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	384 GB/s	960 GB/s+150%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	48 MB	48 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (L40S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	L40S
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40S). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	L40S
Encoder	9th Gen NVENC	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	6th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU draws 300W versus the L40S's 300W — a 0% difference. The L40S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) vs 800W (L40S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 16-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	L40S
TDP	300W	300W
Recommended PSU	650W-19%	800W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	16-pin
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	65.6	66.7+2%