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 4090 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 5070 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 5070: 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 4090 Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅8.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅58.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (304 vs 192).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Draws 120W instead of 250W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $549 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 5070

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($549 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 (192 vs 304), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌108.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 120W.

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 8.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 5070 instead at 28,854 vs 27,048, 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 5070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 5070 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 4090 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 5070 Technical Specifications

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

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.

GeForce RTX 5070

The GeForce RTX 5070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 4 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2325 MHz to 2512 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,854 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 27,048 versus the GeForce RTX 5070's 28,854 — the GeForce RTX 5070 leads by 6.7%. The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5070 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 9,728 (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 5070). Raw compute: 32.98 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs 30.87 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 2512 MHz. Ray tracing: 76 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 5070) with 304 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 5070
G3D Mark Score	27,048	28,854+7%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	9728+58%	6144
Compute (TFLOPS)	32.98 TFLOPS+7%	30.87 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1695 MHz	2512 MHz+48%
ROPs	112+40%	80
TMUs	304+58%	192
L1 Cache	9.5 MB+58%	6 MB
L2 Cache	64 MB+33%	48 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	76+58%	48
Tensor Cores	304+58%	192

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5070 is on the newer stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile stays on DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5070 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 5070
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 4090 Mobile has 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5070 carries 12 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: 576 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 5070. L2 Cache: 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070) — the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 5070
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+33%	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	576 GB/s	672 GB/s+17%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	64 MB+33%	48 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 5070
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 5070
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile draws 120W versus the GeForce RTX 5070's 250W — a 70.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5070). Power connectors: Mobile vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 0mm vs 245mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 5070
TDP	120W-52%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	0mm	245mm
Height	0mm	115mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	72°C-10%
Perf/Watt	225.4+95%	115.4

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 5070 (2025 vs 2023).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile	GeForce RTX 5070
MSRP	—	$549
Codename	AD103	GB205
Release	January 3 2023	March 4 2025
Ranking	#30	#22

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