GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 5070
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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 Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 5070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 5070 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 4090 Mobile and GeForce RTX 5070
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.
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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 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 RTX 5070 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce RTX 5070 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. 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. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. 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 |
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% |
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 |
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 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5070 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $549 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $550 |
| Codename | AD103 | GB205 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | March 4 2025 |
| Ranking | #30 | #22 |
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