GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

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 4090 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 4090 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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 304), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 120W.

GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅19.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅65.2% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (304 vs 184).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Draws 120W instead of 200W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 19.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.5% in PassMark G3D (27,048 vs 26,919), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4090 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 4090 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1335 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 9728 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 76 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,048 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 and the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile reaches 27,048 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 9,728 (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 32.98 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 76 (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) with 184 Tensor cores vs 304.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	26,919	27,048
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	5888	9728+65%
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	32.98 TFLOPS+13%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+46%	1695 MHz
ROPs	64	112+75%
TMUs	184	304+65%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	9.5 MB+64%
L2 Cache	36 MB	64 MB+78%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	76+65%
Tensor Cores	184	304+65%

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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 4090 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)

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile carries 16 GB. GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 576 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	576 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	36 MB	64 MB+78%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4090 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 4090 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 4090 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 4090 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4090 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 4090 Mobile's 120W — a 50% difference. The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4090 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.