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

2025

Why buy it

✅136.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌163.2% higher power demand at 250W vs 95W.

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Draws 95W instead of 250W, a 155W reduction.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $549 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 5070

2025

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅136.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Draws 95W instead of 250W, a 155W reduction.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌163.2% higher power demand at 250W vs 95W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $549 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5070 better than GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 5070 averages 136.2% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 28,854 vs 28,280 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 5070 is a 2025 card with DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, while GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is a 2025 model from an older generation with DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 5070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce RTX 5070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 5070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $549 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 136.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 5070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
1080p
low	188 FPS	149 FPS
medium	171 FPS	133 FPS
high	155 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	76 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	136 FPS
medium	125 FPS	115 FPS
high	111 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	60 FPS
medium	79 FPS	53 FPS
high	66 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	31 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
1080p
low	615 FPS	167 FPS
medium	514 FPS	125 FPS
high	389 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	406 FPS	110 FPS
medium	325 FPS	71 FPS
high	254 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	180 FPS	54 FPS
medium	149 FPS	37 FPS
high	129 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	22 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
1080p
low	921 FPS	670 FPS
medium	742 FPS	533 FPS
high	652 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	398 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	478 FPS
medium	578 FPS	390 FPS
high	497 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	276 FPS
4K
low	496 FPS	307 FPS
medium	399 FPS	250 FPS
high	349 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	293 FPS	141 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
1080p
low	799 FPS	214 FPS
medium	663 FPS	183 FPS
high	594 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	532 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	646 FPS	170 FPS
medium	535 FPS	147 FPS
high	475 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	412 FPS	92 FPS
medium	357 FPS	73 FPS
high	328 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	48 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5070 and GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

The GeForce RTX 5070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 4 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2325 MHz to 2512 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,854 points. Launch price was $549.

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 990 MHz to 1515 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,280 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5070 scores 28,854 and the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile reaches 28,280 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5070 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 10,496 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2512 MHz vs 1515 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	28,854+2%	28,280
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	6144	10496+71%
Boost Clock	2512 MHz+66%	1515 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)	Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile has 24 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	24 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	672 GB/s	896 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070) vs NVENC (Blackwell) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs NVDEC (Blackwell). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC (9th Gen)	NVENC (Blackwell)
Decoder	NVDEC (6th Gen)	NVDEC (Blackwell)
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5070 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile's 95W — a 89.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 245mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
TDP	250W	95W-62%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	PCIe-powered
Length	245mm	0mm
Height	115mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72°C-15%	85
Perf/Watt	115.4	297.7+158%