OVERALL
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
ALTERNATIVES

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop Review | 118 Data compared

double-arrow
  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,320
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,880
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 115 W

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.2

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
5.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.9

Performance

24.0%

5.1

Memory

12.0%

6.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

4.0

Design

4.0%

7.3

Connectivity & Media

Good
?

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 2.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.7
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    3.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.6
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    3.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.7
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • No image
No image

Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £1,320

Best rankings

?

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is a high-end mobile graphics card based on the 12nm Turing architecture, featuring 2,304 CUDA cores, 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and a 256-bit memory interface that delivers 448 GB/s of bandwidth. Operating with a typical 115W TDP, it includes dedicated RT cores for real-time ray tracing and Tensor cores for AI-enhanced features like DLSS 2.0. Its main advantages are strong 1080p high-refresh-rate and capable 1440p gaming performance, along with hardware support for modern rendering techniques. However, it suffers from significantly lower clock speeds (typically 1215–1440 MHz) compared to its desktop counterpart and can generate substantial heat and fan noise in thinner laptop chassis.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

?

Performance

24.0%

?

Memory

12.0%

?

Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

5.2
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a technical score of 5.2 points, which is lower than that of 75.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

?
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.2

Overall score

40.0%

3.5

Price

4.7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a quality-to-price ratio of 4.7 points, which is lower than 98% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

?
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

?
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

12,354 points
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop scores 12354 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 52.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

4,490 points
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop scores 4490 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 50.5% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

6.636 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop delivers 6.636 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 85.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Show more
VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

8 GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

448 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.1% of graphics cards.
Show more
PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

?
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
Show more
Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

?
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to 16.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% of graphics cards.
Show more
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

115 W
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a TDP of 115 W, which is lower than that of 86% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

115 W
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop draws 115 W under peak load, which is lower than 86% of graphics cards and equal to 2.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

115 W
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a board power limit of 115 W, which is lower than that of 86.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

115 W
Show more
Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

?
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

?
Show more

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop vs the average graphics card

  • 46.5% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (115 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (115 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.115 W vs 215 W
  • 96 more AI cores
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has more AI cores than the average graphics card (288 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has more AI cores than the average graphics card (288 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.288 vs 192
  • Supports ECC memory
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 47.7% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (115 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (115 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.115 W vs 220 W
  • 96 more AI cores
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has more AI cores than the average graphics card (288 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • Supports ECC memory
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 46.5% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (115 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 47.7% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (115 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.

Total
Performance
Memory
Power & Cooling
  • 42.4% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,440 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 36.7% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,215 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 45% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (207.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 44.2% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (92.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 71% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (6.6 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 12 fewer ray tracing cores
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (36 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 40 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (144 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 4 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (36 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 71.3% lower compute throughput
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (6.6 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 55% lower FP16 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (13.3 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 55.5% lower FP64 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 2,048 fewer FP32 units
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (2,304 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.4x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 4 older
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,019 vs 2,023).
  • Older encoder generation
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 46.3% larger GPU die
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (445 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 42.4% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,440 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,440 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1440 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 36.7% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,215 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,215 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1215 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 2.4x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.12 nm vs 5 nm
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 45% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (207.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (207.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.207.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 44.2% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (92.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (92.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.92.16 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 71% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (6.6 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
    What it is: Single-precision floating-point performance in TFLOPs
    When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (6.6 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.6.636 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
Total
Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media

Graphic comparison of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop and

Attribute category
Attribute
No results found

Third-party reviews

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop?

  • Solid 1080p and 1440p performance, capable of pushing high frame rates in most titles.
  • Support for DLSS significantly boosts frame rates in compatible games, extending the card's longevity.
  • Offers a good performance-to-price ratio compared to the high-end RTX 2080 mobile variants.
  • Provides a significant performance jump over previous-generation cards like the GTX 1070.
  • Supports real-time ray tracing, allowing for enhanced visual realism in supported games.

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop?

  • Thermal management is a common issue, with many laptops running hot (up to 90°C+) and occasionally throttling under heavy load.
  • Loud fan noise is frequently reported during intensive gaming sessions across various laptop models.
  • Noticeably lower performance (roughly 15%) compared to the full desktop RTX 2070 counterpart.
  • Ray tracing performance can significantly tank frame rates on this mid-tier mobile hardware.
  • Newer 30-series and 40-series mobile GPUs offer better power efficiency and features like Dynamic Boost that are missing here.

Expert reviews

K
kitguru.net
12/02/2019
Gigabyte Aero 15-X9 Review – with RTX 2070 Max-Q

The KitGuru review of the Gigabyte Aero 15-X9 highlights this gaming and creator laptop as a powerful all-day workhorse that builds on its successful predecessor, the Aero 15X v8. Evaluated by reviewer Leo Waldock, the notebook earns an 8.0 out of 10 rating. It is heavily marketed for its hardware synergy, featuring a premium 15.6-inch, 144Hz LG IPS display panel, an Intel 6-core...Read more

L
laptopmedia.com
16/10/2020
[37 Gaming tests + videos] NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 – the non-SUPER version still has plenty of power

The LaptopMedia analysis of the non-SUPER Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 (mobile) highlights the GPU as a high-value, capable option for 1080p gaming, boasting an excellent price-to-performance ratio due to reduced costs. The card delivers significant power, achieving 426 FPS in CS:GO on low settings and running modern titles smoothly at Ultra settings, making it a strong budget-friendly...Read more

T
techspot.com
14/02/2019
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Max-QGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review

The TechSpot review of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q highlights its ability to deliver premium Turing architecture—including 8GB GDDR6, ray tracing, and DLSS—within a restricted 80W–90W thermal envelope, enabling thin and quiet laptop designs. However, to achieve this efficiency, the card operates at significantly reduced clock speeds, making it roughly 40% slower than its...Read more

N
notebookcheck.net
29/01/2019
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060Go to product viewer dialogue for this item., RTX 2070 & RTX 2080 Laptop GPUs Performance Review

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 20 series laptop GPUs (RTX 2060, 2070, and 2080) introduce the Turing architecture to mobile gaming, providing notable performance upgrades over the Pascal generation and debuting real-time raytracing (DXR) and DLSS capabilities. In terms of performance pros, the RTX 2060 serves as the best value proposition, outperforming the older GTX 1060 by up to 36% in...Read more

K
kitguru.net
17/03/2019
ASUS ROG Strix RTX SCAR II GL704GW Review (i7-8750H & ...

The ASUS ROG Strix RTX SCAR II GL704GW is a high-performance 17.3-inch gaming laptop that features an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, a full mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 GPU, and 16GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory. The laptop delivers excellent processing and graphics performance, comfortably outperforming Max-Q underclocked variants, making it highly capable of running modern games...Read more

N
notebookcheck.net
28/05/2019
Aorus 15 X9 - Notebookcheck Reviews Collection

The Aorus 15 X9 is a high-performance 15.6-inch gaming laptop that balances robust processing power with notable mobility enhancements. Powered by an Intel Core i7-8750H processor and 16 GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory, its standout component is a full-power mobile NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card. Reviewers highlight that this full-spec GPU delivers a significant, 17 percent...Read more

N
notebookcheck.net
06/01/2019
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop Graphics Card Review

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile is a high-end laptop graphics card based on the desktop Turing architecture but configured with reduced clock speeds (-11% Boost and -14% Base) to stay within a 115-watt power consumption limit. It features 2,304 shaders and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, bringing modern features like Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) and Real-Time Ray...Read more

L
lesnumeriques.com
14/02/2019
Une RTX 2070 mobile qui surprend… dans le mauvais sens

This review by Les Numériques evaluates the early performance of the Asus ROG Strix Scar II (G715GW-EV001T) gaming laptop, which features an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 mobile graphics card. A major technical pro highlighted in the initial testing is its reliable implementation of hybrid ray-tracing (RTX) in supported titles like...Read more

(Translated)Show original
N
noticias3d.com
13/02/2019
Probamos Metro Exodus en el portátil Aorus 15RTX con una RTX 2070

The reviewed Aorus 15RTX gaming laptop proves to be a powerful portable machine capable of running Metro Exodus at maxed-out settings. Equipped with a high-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 GPU, the laptop successfully delivers native real-time Ray Tracing and DLSS support. This configuration enables highly realistic real-time global illumination and ambient occlusion effects at a crisp...Read more

(Translated)Show original
P
profesionalreview.com
19/04/2019
AORUS RTX 2070 Gaming Box Review en español (Análisis completo)

Overview and Technical Features The AORUS RTX 2070 Gaming Box is a compact eGPU designed to transform ultrabooks and thin laptops into high-end gaming stations via a Thunderbolt 3 connection. Built into a small ITX-sized steel enclosure measuring 212 x 162 x 96 mm and weighing 2.3 kg, it houses a customized desktop-class Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card featuring 2304 CUDA...Read more

(Translated)Show original
L
laptopmedia.com
16/10/2020
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (Portátil) - Pruebas de juegos

The LaptopMedia review highlights the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 (laptop version) as a high-performance, non-Super GPU based on the TU106 architecture, offering excellent price-to-performance value with 2304 shader units and 8GB GDDR6. It delivers high frame rates, such as 426 fps in CS:GO (Low) and 181 fps in DOTA 2, with pros including full-spec core configuration (not Max-Q) and...Read more

(Translated)Show original

Video reviews

Best alternatives

msi-geforce-rtx-5080-gaming-trio-oc
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming Trio OC

Graphics cards

8.8
msi-geforce-rtx-5080-suprim-liquid-soc
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Suprim Liquid Soc

Graphics cards

8.7
gigabyte-aorus-geforce-rtx-5080-xtreme-waterforce
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5080 Xtreme Waterforce

Graphics cards

8.7
msi-geforce-rtx-5080-gaming-trio-oc-white
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming Trio OC White

Graphics cards

8.8
asus-proart-geforce-rtx-5080-oc-edition
ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition

Graphics cards

8.4
asus-tuf-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080

Graphics cards

8.5
asus-rog-astral-geforce-rtx-5080-oc-edition
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition

Graphics cards

8.7
gigabyte-aorus-geforce-rtx-5080-master-ice
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 5080 Master Ice

Graphics cards

8.5
pny-xlr8-geforce-rtx-4080-gaming-verto-epic-x-rgb-triple-fan-oc-16gb
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming Verto Epic X RGB Triple Fan OC 16GB

Graphics cards

8.3
asus-rog-strix-geforce-rtx-4080-super-white-oc-edition
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super White OC Edition

Graphics cards

8.5
No image
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming OC

Graphics cards

8.9
asus-tuf-gaming-geforce-rtx-5080-oc-edition
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition

Graphics cards

8.6

Compare NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop with

VS
VS

Compare