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Avg. price in UK: ~£1,060
Avg. price in US: ~$1,520
VRAM: 8 GB
Memory bus width: 128 bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 115 W

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9

Good

5.8

Good

7.4

Very good

4.8
Gaming
Score components:
45.0%
3.4
Floating-point performance
25.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
5.1
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
7.1
Video editing
Score components:
35.0%
10
AV1 encode
30.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
3.4
Floating-point performance
15.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.6
1080p
Score components:
55.0%
3.4
Floating-point performance
25.0%
4.9
VRAM
10.0%
5.1
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.4
1440p
Score components:
50.0%
3.4
Floating-point performance
30.0%
4.9
VRAM
15.0%
5.1
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.6
4K
Score components:
40.0%
3.4
Floating-point performance
35.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
5.1
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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#784 in Best Graphic Cards For 1440p Gaming
#793 in Best Graphic Cards For 1080p Gaming
#934 in Best Graphic Cards

Verdict

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is a high-end mobile graphics card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture (TSMC 4nm) featuring 4,608 CUDA cores, a configurable TGP ranging from 35W to 115W (plus up to 25W Dynamic Boost), and boost clock speeds reaching 2,175 MHz. It is equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing approximately 256 GB/s of bandwidth and 20.04 TFLOPS of FP32 computing power. Main pros include exceptional 1440p gaming performance, support for advanced AI features like DLSS 3 Frame Generation, and high power efficiency that enables capable gaming in thinner laptop chassis. However, it is often criticized for its limited 8GB VRAM and narrow memory bus which can bottleneck performance at 4K resolutions, and it provides only a modest uplift over the previous-generation mobile RTX 3070 Ti in traditional rasterization.

Technical Specifications of graphics card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop

Overall score

5.9

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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.

Performance

5.0

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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

PassMark (DirectCompute) result

What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests

When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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

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Memory

4.1

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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

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

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

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

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Platform & Features

9.7

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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

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

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

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

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Connectivity & Media

8.6

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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

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

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

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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

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

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Power & Cooling

7.6

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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

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

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

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

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

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Design

5.1

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop vs the average graphics card

Why is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop better than the average graphics card?

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46.5% lower TDP
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 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
Supports ECC memory
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 Laptop supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
Newer PCIe version
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).5.0 vs 4.0
48.9% lower board power limit
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (115 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 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 4070 Laptop has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (115 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.115 W vs 225 W
14.3% faster VRAM clock
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.
Importance: LOW
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2000 MHz vs 1750 MHz
91.7% lower idle power draw
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (1 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
What it is: Power consumption of the graphics card while idle.
When it matters: When the PC stays on for long hours and background power draw adds up.
Importance: LOW
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (1 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.1 W vs 12 W
84.1% lower peak power draw
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (35 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (35 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.35 W vs 220 W
8x more Infinity Cache
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (32 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
What it is: Size of the L3 or Infinity Cache memory
When it matters: When you want to know whether extra on-chip cache may help the card avoid VRAM bottlenecks in modern high-resolution games.
Importance: LOW
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (32 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.32 MB vs 4 MB
Supports ECC memory
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
14.3% faster VRAM clock
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
8x more Infinity Cache
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (32 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
Newer PCIe version
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
46.5% lower TDP
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 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.
48.9% lower board power limit
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (115 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
91.7% lower idle power draw
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (1 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
84.1% lower peak power draw
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (35 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.

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Why is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop worse than the average graphics card?

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17% lower boost clock speed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2080 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
27.3% lower base clock speed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,395 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
36% lower pixel rate
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (104.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
16 fewer ROPs
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
40 fewer TMUs
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (144 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
17.8% lower texture rate
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (313.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
30.9% lower FP32 performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (15.6 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
4 fewer compute units
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (36 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
4 fewer ray tracing cores
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (36 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
13.7% lower PassMark score
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (19,553 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
19.8% lower ray tracing score
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (7,354 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
14.7% lower gaming score
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (12,519 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
50% lower FP64 performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
128 bit narrower memory bus
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
4 GB less VRAM
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
42.9% lower memory bandwidth
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
15.8% slower memory speed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (16,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
Fewer PCIe lanes
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
Older NVDEC generation
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
No dual BIOS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
12.6 dB noisier under load
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (48 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
5 °C lower thermal ceiling
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (100 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
No backplate
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
No RGB lighting
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
128 bit narrower memory bus
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
4 GB less VRAM
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 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
17% lower boost clock speed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2080 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 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 4070 Laptop has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2080 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.2080 MHz vs 2505 MHz
27.3% lower base clock speed
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,395 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 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 4070 Laptop has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,395 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.1395 MHz vs 1920 MHz
No dual BIOS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.
Importance: LOW
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
42.9% lower memory bandwidth
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
Fewer PCIe lanes
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.x8 vs x16
36% lower pixel rate
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (104.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 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 4070 Laptop has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (104.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.104.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s

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What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?

Excellent 1440p gaming performance with stable frame rates in most modern titles
Outstanding power efficiency, delivering high performance at significantly lower wattages compared to previous generations
Support for DLSS 3 and Frame Generation, which can drastically improve smoothness in compatible games
Improved Ray Tracing efficiency compared to the 30-series, allowing for better lighting effects with less performance loss
Good thermal performance in many laptop designs, leading to cooler operation during heavy tasks
Compact form factor allows for high-end performance in thinner and lighter laptops

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?

Limited 8GB VRAM is frequently cited as a bottleneck for long-term 4K gaming and high-resolution textures
Modest performance gains over the previous generation RTX 3070 Ti, making it a questionable upgrade for existing owners
Significant performance gap compared to the much more powerful (but more expensive) RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
Raw rasterisation performance (without DLSS) is seen as underwhelming by some enthusiasts
Voltage limits often cause performance to plateau around 100-105W, meaning higher-wattage configurations see diminishing returns
High price premium at launch compared to the performance jump, often leading users to recommend waiting for sales

Expert reviews

laptopmedia.com

10/04/2023

Summary of the review

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W) in 40+ gameplay videos with benchmarks PCMag +2

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (140W) laptop GPU offers impressive performance, often exceeding the previous flagship RTX 3080 Ti (130W) in benchmarks with over 40 gameplay tests, such as achieving 153 FPS in God of War at Ultra settings. Its efficiency allows high performance in thinner 15 and 16-inch laptops, providing a significant upgrade for modern gaming. LaptopMedia However, the card is constrained by 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 128-bit bus, which can limit performance at higher resolutions and textures. Furthermore, due to internal voltage limits, the 140W variant rarely hits its peak power, offering similar performance to lower-wattage models (105W) and reducing the value proposition of the higher-rated card.

pocket-lint.com

19/10/2023

Summary of the review

Best RTX 4070 laptops 2024: PC expert tested and reviewed Would you like a comparison of how this laptop version performs against the RTX 3070 TiGo to...

The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is rated as the best overall RTX 4070 laptop due to its exceptional blend of portable design and high-end power. It features a robust, lightweight aluminium chassis weighing 1.8kg and running a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor with 16GB of RAM. Its standout feature is a gorgeous 14-inch QHD+ 240Hz display that pairs perfectly with the graphics card to deliver stunning visual clarity for gaming and media. However, the laptop does come with notable drawbacks, specifically the complete omission of both an Ethernet port and an SD card reader, alongside a relatively standard 1TB storage drive. In contrast, the Dell XPS 17 (2023) is crowned the top premium selection, serving as a massive desktop workstation replacement built with a luxurious carbon fibre and aluminium frame. It boasts an elite Intel i9 processor, 32GB of RAM, and a highly praised 17.3-inch 4K UHD touchscreen display that makes detailed design tasks and entertainment highly immersive. The pros of this device lie heavily in its raw computing strength and remarkable screen real estate. On the downside, the...

uk.pcmag.com

21/02/2023

Summary of the review

First Tests! Is Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4070 the New Mainstream Laptop GPU to Beat? (UK Edition)

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU offers a modest, incremental generational performance boost over last-gen models, proving to be slightly faster than the RTX 3070 and RTX 3070 Ti in raw synthetic benchmarks and 1080p gaming. Inside the slim Gigabyte Aero 16 creator laptop—configured at an 80W TGP to 105W maximum graphics power—the GPU struggles to handle heavy workloads natively at higher resolutions. Notably, native 4K gaming is completely unviable as the system drops well below 60 frames per second on demanding titles, and 1440p gaming heavily relies on AI-driven upscaling to remain smoothly playable. The testing experience was also hindered by significant stability issues, including multiple game crashes and titles failing to launch entirely. The core strength of the RTX 4070 lies in its exclusive access to Nvidia's DLSS 3 framework and Frame Generation feature, which provides an essential performance cushion. When these AI features are enabled at 1440p resolution, the GPU delivers highly playable frame rates, averaging 76fps on intensive games like Cyberpunk 2077 at maximum settings. This allows midrange laptops to achieve performance milestones previously locked...

coolblue.de

02/12/2024

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Welche Spiele spiele ich auf einem Laptop mit NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070? Coolblue - Alles für ein Lächeln

summary of the performance guide for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop graphics card based on the provided text: Performance Summary and Pros The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop graphics card delivers strong, reliable performance across all modern video games, achieving at least 60 frames per second (fps) at a standard 1,080p resolution on high or ultra settings. A major benefit of this GPU is its ability to handle demanding open-world titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy smoothly at 1,080p without even requiring AI upscaling tools. Additionally, it provides a competitive advantage in popular multiplayer shooters such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Fortnite, pushing frame rates well past 60 fps at sharper QHD (1440p) resolutions to help players spot enemy pixels more easily. The card is also efficient enough to run lighter simulation games like The Sims 4 seamlessly in full 4K resolution at 60 fps. Key Limitations and Cons Despite its strengths, the RTX 4070 hits performance bottlenecks when pushing for higher resolutions or handling intensive simulation details without software assistance. Highly complex, heavy titles...

computerbase.de

21/02/2023

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Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, 4060 & 4050 Laptop GPU im Test ComputerBase +1

Nvidia’s expansion of its Ada Lovelace architecture to the mid-range and entry-level laptop markets delivers solid generational performance jumps, but it is heavily bottlenecked by hardware limitations and confusing specifications. On the positive side, the GeForce RTX 4070, 4060, and 4050 laptop GPUs offer excellent efficiency, feature parity with high-end desktop counterparts (including AV1 encoding and DLSS 3 Frame Generation), and allow compact notebooks like the Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED to run modern games at 1080p smoothly. However, a major design flaw is the restrictive 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 4070 and 4060 (and 6 GB on the 4050), which acts as a severe "showstopper" in modern titles like Doom Eternal with ray tracing, Spider-Man Remastered, and Cyberpunk 2077. Even at maximum settings in 1440p (WQHD) or 1080p (Full HD), these cards suffer from stuttering and require game reboots due to memory starvation, unlike their 12 GB and 16 GB older siblings. Furthermore, a significant performance gap exists between the top-tier mobile GPUs and this mid-range lineup; a heavily power-throttled RTX 4090 (at 80W) or RTX 4080 (at 60W)...

gamestar.de

30/09/2024

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MSI Alpha 17 im Test: Brauche ich überhaupt noch einen Desktop-PC?

Overview and Pros The MSI Alpha 17 delivers desktop-class performance in a portable format, presenting an impressive price-to-performance ratio that closely matches building an equivalent desktop system. In testing, its 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX processor excelled in application testing, matching a desktop Ryzen 5950X in multi-core metrics and outperforming it by 10% in single-core tasks. For gaming, the laptop is equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU that powers a highly fluid 240Hz WQHD IPS display, registering 116 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 on "Very High" settings and 78 FPS in Elden Ring on "Medium" settings. Additional highlights include a premium metal chassis, a precise touchpad with an accidental-touch prevention feature, clear audio heights from the built-in stereo speakers, and an excellent SteelSeries RGB keyboard that remains comfortable during extended typing sessions. Cons and Limitations Despite its raw power, the laptop comes with notable drawbacks regarding portability, acoustics, and hardware limitations. The laptop's hefty weight of 2.8 kg makes it less suitable for shoulder-bag transport, and the power supply cable is too short, often forcing users to place...

laptopmedia.com

10/04/2023

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (portátil, 140 W) en más de 40 vídeos de juego con pruebas de rendimiento Xataka México

The LaptopMedia analysis of the 140W Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU showcases strong mid-to-high-tier performance across over 40 gameplay benchmarks, often outperforming the previous-gen 130W RTX 3080 Ti. Key advantages include high-frame-rate gaming (e.g., God of War on Ultra at 153 FPS) and its ability to fit into portable 15-inch and 16-inch laptops due to a moderate 140W TGP. LaptopMedia Conversely, the review notes that the RTX 4070 faces diminishing returns, as the 140W version offers negligible gains over 105W configurations due to a voltage limiter. Additionally, it lags behind higher-end Ada Lovelace cards (RTX 4080/4090) and faces slim performance advantages over the more affordable 140W RTX 4060, making the cost-to-performance ratio a critical consideration.

geeknetic.es

06/03/2024

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 OLED (2024) GA403UI-QS041W Review con Ryzen 9 8945HS

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 OLED (2024) GA403UI-QS041W balances portable gaming power with a premium form factor, measuring 1.63 cm thin and weighing just 1.5 kg. It features an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, 32 GB of LPDDR5X-6400 RAM, and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, coupled with a 14-inch 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED display running at 120 Hz. Connectivity includes a full-speed 40 Gbps USB4 port, HDMI 2.1, standard USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C ports, a microSD card reader, and WiFi 6E. Testing reveals excellent thermal performance, with maximum CPU and GPU temperatures peaking at a highly contained 82.5°C and 78°C respectively under load. Battery life is another strong point, delivering nearly 7 hours in standard office workloads and up to 10 hours during light browsing. The standout advantage of this model is its spectacular OLED screen, which provides infinite contrast, perfect black levels, 100% sRGB and DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, and a smooth 0.2 ms response time. However, the screen's factory calibration shows a high color deviation (DeltaE of 5.61) with strong blue tones, requiring post-purchase calibration...

hardzone.es

09/08/2023

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ASUS ROG Flow X16, review completa de este portátil gaming

The ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601V) is a premium 2-in-1 convertible gaming laptop that balances high-end performance with a slim, portable design. Weighing 2.089 kg and measuring roughly 2 cm in thickness, it is equipped with an Intel Core i9-13900H processor, 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU. A standout feature is its 16-inch touchscreen ROG Nebula HDR Mini LED display, which delivers vivid visuals at a WQXGA (2560 x 1600) resolution, a 240 Hz refresh rate, and a 3 ms response time. Designed for both gaming and digital artistry, the device includes 360-degree hinges and comes bundled with an ASUS Pen 2.0 stylus. In testing, the laptop excelled by running demanding modern AAA games smoothly at its native resolution above 100 FPS, provided demanding features like ray tracing utilized DLSS. Pros highlighted in the review include its thin and light form factor, good battery life, a bundled stylus, and a visually stunning screen. However, the reviewer noted several cons, such as a high starting price of €2,399,...

profesionalreview.com

28/06/2024

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MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio A1V Review en Español (Análisis completo)

The MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio A1V is a premium, compact 14-inch laptop featuring a robust matte navy blue aluminium chassis and a high-end hardware configuration. It is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor and an NVIDIA RTX 4070 Laptop GPU operating at a high 90W TGP. The system includes 32 GB of upgradable DDR5 SO-DIMM RAM, a 1 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, and a stunning 2.8K 120Hz Samsung OLED display with excellent out-of-the-box color calibration. Additional highlights include an impressive 4-speaker audio system, Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, a high-quality SteelSeries per-key RGB keyboard, and an FHD infrared webcam with a privacy shutter. Pros & Cons Performance: Exceptional power-to-size ratio for 3D work and gaming. Display: Vibrant OLED panel with True Color profile support. Audio & Inputs: Significantly upgraded speakers and excellent keyboard feedback. Upgradability: Rare inclusion of dual SO-DIMM RAM slots on a 14" laptop. Chassis Design: Sleek, premium aesthetic that resists fingerprint smudges. Battery Life: Poor optimization, lasting only 4 hours in battery-saver mode. Maintenance: Overlapping bottom cover edges make internal access very difficult. Connectivity:...

elchapuzasinformatico.com

14/11/2024

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Acer Predator Triton Neo 16, review en español

The El Chapuzas Informático review highlights the Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 as a versatile, 2 kg aluminum-chassis laptop featuring an Intel Core Ultra processor and NVIDIA RTX 4070 graphics. Key pros include excellent performance, a high-quality 3.2K 165Hz Calman-certified screen, and a portable design. Conversely, the review notes drawbacks, including high fan noise under load and fully soldered RAM that prevents future upgrades. Additionally, the laptop comes at a high price point with only average bottom-mounted speakers.

techtesters.eu

13/11/2024

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Of Een Betere Laptop voor 300 Euro Meer? – MSI Sword 17 B14V Review

The MSI Sword 17 B14V is a 17-inch laptop that acts as a compelling mid-range upgrade over sub-€1000 budget models like the MSI Cyborg 15 AI. Weighing approximately 2.8 kg, it features a neutral black and grey design. In the Netherlands, it is primarily available with an Intel Core i7-14700HX processor, 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and a 1920x1200p 165Hz display. Reviewers tested the version with an RTX 4070 graphics card (priced around €1500), but they heavily recommend the €1300 version featuring an RTX 4060. The €1300 variant offers a better value because the 1200p display resolution cannot fully leverage Nvidia's DLSS technology, making the extra cost of the RTX 4070 hard to justify over the equally capable 115W RTX 4060 option. Pros and Cons at a Glance Build & Feel: Offers a more luxurious chassis and a smoother, more responsive touchpad compared to lower-end budget models. Display Quality: Features full 100% sRGB colour coverage and faster response times for a fluid 165Hz gaming experience. Storage Capacity: Includes a 1TB SSD out of the box alongside an extra open...

tweakers.net

19/10/2024

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Zen 5-processor in twee ASUS TUF-laptops - Gamen op 14 of 16 inch?

The ASUS TUF A14 and A16, featuring AMD Zen 5 processors and NVIDIA RTX 4070 graphics, offer a premium, partially metal design, high-resolution, fast-response displays, and convenient secondary M.2 storage slots. However, the review notes disappointing gaming performance compared to similar setups, the use of a slow QLC-based primary SSD, and non-upgradable soldered RAM.

techtesters.eu

29/09/2023

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MSI Stealth 16 Studio Review

summary of the review: The MSI Stealth 16 Studio (specifically the A13V variant) is a highly capable 16-inch gaming laptop that balances portability with strong performance, featuring an Intel Core i7 processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. Weighing around two kilograms and measuring just two centimeters thick, it serves as an excellent travel companion that easily fits into a backpack, avoiding the excessive weight of traditional desktop replacements. The laptop excels with its 1600p, 240Hz display, which offers exceptional color accuracy, high sharpness, and sufficient brightness for outdoor use. Additionally, it features a tactile keyboard, a smooth glass touchpad, high-quality speakers, a full HD webcam with a privacy slider, and versatile connectivity—including Thunderbolt and USB-C charging support. In real-world gaming, it smoothly handles demanding AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Dying Light 2 without needing a costlier GPU upgrade. However, its slim form factor introduces specific trade-offs, most notably heat management; the chassis becomes uncomfortably hot on the lap during heavy gaming sessions and expels heat directly from the sides and back. Ergonomically, the lack of rear ports...

notebookcheck.nl

26/07/2024

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HP Omen 17Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. (2024) review: RTX 4070 en Ryzen 7 tonen hun...

The HP Omen 17 (2024) is a dedicated 17.3-inch gaming laptop that balances solid upper-midrange performance with a highly effective, surprisingly quiet cooling system. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU, it easily achieves stable gaming framerates, managing over 100 FPS in Full-HD on current titles. HP deliberately runs the CPU at a sustained 65W and the GPU at 120W (below its 140W ceiling); while this slightly caps raw benchmark numbers, it results in excellent thermal efficiency, an unthrottled performance line, and very low power consumption during idle tasks. Key advantages include its sharp 240 Hz QHD matte IPS display, exceptionally easy upkeep via eight standard Philips screws, and a strong battery runtime that exceeds 9 hours during Wi-Fi web surfing. However, achieving its competitive retail price requires significant compromises in design and versatility, making it a rather bulky, 2.8 kg machine wrapped in non-premium black plastic. The review explicitly flags several negative aspects, including a subpar webcam that loses detail under low light, mediocre speakers...

notebookcheck.nl

25/04/2023

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Dell XPS 15 9530 RTX 4070 laptop review

The Dell XPS 15 9530 (2023) is a premium multimedia laptop featuring an Intel Core i7-13700H processor, 32 GB of RAM, and a stunning 15.6-inch 3.5K Samsung OLED touchscreen with exceptional color accuracy and fast response times. It stands out as one of the few laptops powered uitsluitend via USB-C despite housing a dedicated GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. However, to accommodate this thin chassis design, Dell heavily restricted the graphics card to a low 50 W Total Graphics Power (TGP) ceiling. While this configuration delivers a notable 30% to 35% performance upgrade over its predecessor's RTX 3050 Ti and excels beautifully at CUDA-accelerated tasks for content creators, it makes for a poor value proposition for gaming, performing up to 40% to 50% slower than the average laptop equipped with the same GPU. The review highlights several critical trade-offs, balancing clear design strengths against internal performance limitations. On the positive side, the laptop boasts excellent portability, stable PCIe4 NVMe SSD performance, impressive productivity speeds on battery power, dual-upgradeable storage and memory slots, and a relatively quiet fan profile under load. Conversely,...

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