GeForce RTX 5090 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 5090 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 2% 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 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell (2024−2025) / 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 (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 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 5090 Mobile and GeForce RTX 5070
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 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
The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 28,280 and the GeForce RTX 5070 reaches 28,854 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 5070 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,496 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 5070). Boost clocks: 1515 MHz vs 2512 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 28,280 | 28,854+2% |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 10496+71% | 6144 |
| Boost Clock | 1515 MHz | 2512 MHz+66% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5070 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 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+100% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 896 GB/s+33% | 672 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 5070). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Blackwell) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070). Decoder: NVDEC (Blackwell) vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5070).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Blackwell) | NVENC (9th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Blackwell) | NVDEC (6th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile draws 95W versus the GeForce RTX 5070's 250W — a 89.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 0mm vs 245mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 72°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W-62% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 16-pin (12VHPWR) |
| Length | 0mm | 245mm |
| Height | 0mm | 115mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 72°C-15% |
| Perf/Watt | 297.7+158% | 115.4 |
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