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 4070 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 220W instead of 575W, a 355W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (224 vs 680), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

2025

Why buy it

✅30.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅203.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (680 vs 224).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌161.4% higher power demand at 575W vs 220W.

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

2024

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 220W instead of 575W, a 355W reduction.

Why buy it

✅30.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅203.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (680 vs 224).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (224 vs 680), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌161.4% higher power demand at 575W vs 220W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU better than GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 30.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 2.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, 680 vs 224 Tensor cores, and 24 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2024, more VRAM at 24 GB instead of 12 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023). That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 30.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (29,163 vs 29,958). GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $599 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 4070 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	183 FPS	276 FPS
medium	167 FPS	257 FPS
high	151 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	192 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	260 FPS
medium	124 FPS	217 FPS
high	110 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	155 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	179 FPS
medium	78 FPS	149 FPS
high	65 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	574 FPS	872 FPS
medium	477 FPS	709 FPS
high	368 FPS	555 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	690 FPS
medium	327 FPS	585 FPS
high	262 FPS	476 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	376 FPS
4K
low	191 FPS	371 FPS
medium	155 FPS	316 FPS
high	132 FPS	291 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	254 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	921 FPS	944 FPS
medium	742 FPS	772 FPS
high	652 FPS	698 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	604 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	731 FPS
medium	578 FPS	598 FPS
high	497 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	452 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	506 FPS
medium	403 FPS	419 FPS
high	352 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	316 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	857 FPS	999 FPS
medium	711 FPS	999 FPS
high	646 FPS	875 FPS
ultra	590 FPS	656 FPS
1440p
low	695 FPS	883 FPS
medium	576 FPS	775 FPS
high	507 FPS	656 FPS
ultra	455 FPS	492 FPS
4K
low	470 FPS	637 FPS
medium	402 FPS	525 FPS
high	361 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	321 FPS	328 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1980 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,958 points. Launch price was $599.

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,163 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER scores 29,958 and the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU reaches 29,163 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 7,168 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 35.48 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 56 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 170 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) with 224 Tensor cores vs 680.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	29,958+3%	29,163
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	7168	21760+204%
Compute (TFLOPS)	35.48 TFLOPS	104.8 TFLOPS+195%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+3%	2407 MHz
ROPs	80	176+120%
TMUs	224	680+204%
L1 Cache	7 MB	21.3 MB+204%
L2 Cache	48 MB	96 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	56	170+204%
Tensor Cores	224	680+204%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is on a newer tier with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU has 24 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) — a 77.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	24 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	896 GB/s+78%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	48 MB	96 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER draws 220W versus the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU's 575W — a 89.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
TDP	220W-62%	575W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	PCIe-powered
Length	245mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	136.2+169%	50.7