GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,790 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 and the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI reaches 17,790 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 3,840 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1683 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,400 | 17,790+2% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Pascal |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352+13% | 3840 |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz+51% | 1683 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 GeForce GTX 1070 SLI lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 5.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP7 (2x). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (8th Gen) | NVENC 5.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI's 300W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 750W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-47% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-13% | 750W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 108.8+83% | 59.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $758 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $160 |
| Codename | AD106 | Pascal GP104 SLI |
| Release | May 18 2023 | August 16 2016 |
| Ranking | #59 | #142 |
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