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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 L4
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The L4 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The L4 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the L4.
| Insight | L4 | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) 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 L4 and GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
L4
The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.
GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,465 points. Launch price was $389.99.
Graphics Performance
The L4 scores 10,153 and the GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) reaches 10,465 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The L4 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (L4) vs 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)). Raw compute: 30.29 TFLOPS (L4) vs 6.738 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2040 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,153 | 10,465+3% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Pascal |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424+287% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 30.29 TFLOPS+350% | 6.738 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2040 MHz+24% | 1645 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+25% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240+88% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+900% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+2300% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | L4 | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (L4) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+2300% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (L4) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4) vs NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)).
| Feature | L4 | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | NVENC 4.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The L4 draws 72W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)'s 120W — a 50% difference. The L4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (L4) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 169mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 72W-40% | 120W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 169mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 141.0+62% | 87.2 |
Value Analysis
The L4 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | L4 | GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2345 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | — |
| Codename | AD104 | GP104B |
| Release | March 21 2023 | August 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #259 | #247 |
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