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.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅+8.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $531 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,130 MSRP).
✅Delivers 104.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,130 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 232), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅0.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅26.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (232 vs 184).
✅Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (24,805 vs 26,919).
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88.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,130 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($1,130 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 0.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 4070 instead at 26,919 vs 24,805, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $531 cheaper on MSRP at $599 vs $1,130, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 104.7% (44.9 vs 22.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 2010 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,805 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile's 24,805 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 8.5%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 7,424 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 24.72 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2010 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 58 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) with 184 Tensor cores vs 232.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	26,919+9%	24,805
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	5888	7424+26%
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+18%	24.72 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+23%	2010 MHz
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	184	232+26%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	7.3 MB+26%
L2 Cache	36 MB	48 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	58+26%
Tensor Cores	184	232+26%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation in supported games, so this part of the feature set is broadly comparable.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 12 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 432 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+17%	432 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB	48 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
TDP	200W	150W-25%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	304mm	0mm
Height	137mm	0mm
Slots	3	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	134.6	165.4+23%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile launched at $1130. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4070 was 47% cheaper ($531 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 22.0 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 104.1% better value.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
MSRP	$599-47%	$1130
Performance per Dollar	44.9+104%	22.0
Codename	AD104	AD104
Release	April 12 2023	January 3 2023
Ranking	#32	#43

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