GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

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 5070 vs GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU: 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 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).
✅Draws 250W instead of 575W, a 325W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (192 vs 680), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

2025

Why buy it

✅26.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅254.2% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (680 vs 192).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
❌130% higher power demand at 575W vs 250W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 26.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.1% in PassMark G3D (29,163 vs 28,854), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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 because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

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 5090 Laptop GPU still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU Technical Specifications

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

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.

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,163 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5070 scores 28,854 and the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU reaches 29,163 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5070 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 21,760 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 30.87 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2512 MHz vs 2407 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 170 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) with 192 Tensor cores vs 680.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	28,854	29,163+1%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	6144	21760+254%
Compute (TFLOPS)	30.87 TFLOPS	104.8 TFLOPS+239%
Boost Clock	2512 MHz+4%	2407 MHz
ROPs	80	176+120%
TMUs	192	680+254%
L1 Cache	6 MB	21.3 MB+255%
L2 Cache	48 MB	96 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	48	170+254%
Tensor Cores	192	680+254%

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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 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)	Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU carries 24 GB. GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 5070 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 96 MB (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	24 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	672 GB/s	896 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	48 MB	96 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC (9th Gen)	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (6th Gen)	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5070 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU's 575W — a 78.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 5070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
TDP	250W-57%	575W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	PCIe-powered
Length	245mm	—
Height	115mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	72°C	—
Perf/Watt	115.4+128%	50.7