GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU vs L40S
GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
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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 Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
Performance Per Dollar L40S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The L40S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (48 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the L40S 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 4070 Laptop GPU and L40S
GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,555 points. Launch price was $799.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU scores 19,555 and the L40S reaches 20,023 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 142 (L40S) with 240 Tensor cores vs 568.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,555 | 20,023+2% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 7680 | 18176+137% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 40.09 TFLOPS | 91.61 TFLOPS+129% |
| Boost Clock | 2610 MHz+4% | 2520 MHz |
| ROPs | 80 | 192+140% |
| TMUs | 240 | 568+137% |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB | 17.8 MB+137% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 48 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 | 142+137% |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | 568+137% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 L40S lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 Laptop GPU | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 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: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 960 GB/s (L40S) — a 275% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 48 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 960 GB/s+275% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 48 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (L40S). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40S). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU draws 285W versus the L40S's 300W — a 5.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 800W (L40S). Power connectors: Mobile vs 16-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 285W-5% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-19% | 800W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 16-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 68.6+3% | 66.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $7500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $7500 |
| Codename | AD104 | AD102 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | October 13 2022 |
| Ranking | #11 | #76 |
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