GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
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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 5090 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell (2024−2025) / 4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 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 4070 SUPER 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 5090 Mobile and GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 990 MHz to 1515 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,280 points.
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1980 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,958 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 28,280 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 29,958 — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER leads by 5.9%. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,496 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs 7,168 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1515 MHz vs 2475 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 28,280 | 29,958+6% |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 10496+46% | 7168 |
| Boost Clock | 1515 MHz | 2475 MHz+63% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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 5090 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — a 77.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+100% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 896 GB/s+78% | 504 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Blackwell) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC (Blackwell) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Blackwell) | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Blackwell) | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile draws 95W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 220W — a 79.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 0mm vs 245mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W-57% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 16-pin (12VHPWR) |
| Length | 0mm | 245mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 297.7+119% | 136.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2024).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $600 |
| Codename | GN22-X11 | AD104 |
| Release | January 2 2025 | January 8 2024 |
| Ranking | #não classificado | #18 |
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