RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
1455 MHz · PassMark #36
RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
907 MHz · PassMark #105
RTX 4090 Laptop GPU takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, RTX 4090 Laptop GPU lands at 62 and RTX 5070 Laptop GPU at 44. That puts RTX 4090 Laptop GPU ahead by 18 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick RTX 4090 Laptop GPU if…
- ✓Capable 1440p card at PassMark G3D rank #36
- ✓Ada Lovelace with DLSS 3 frame generation
Pick RTX 5070 Laptop GPU if…
- ✓1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 19,153
- ✓Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
RTX 5070 Laptop GPUSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
RTX 5070 Laptop GPU more score per dollar ($549 vs $1,599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| GPU clock | ▲ 1455 MHz | 907 MHz |
| Memory clock | ▲ 2250 MHz | 1500 MHz |
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12_2 |
| PassMark rank | #36 of 2,991 | #105 of 2,991 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 27,083 | 19,153 |
RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
- +Capable 1440p card at PassMark G3D rank #36
- +Ada Lovelace with DLSS 3 frame generation
- −Halo pricing — premium over the next tier
RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
- +1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 19,153
- +Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
- −Mobile thermal envelope limits sustained performance vs desktop
- −Many newer cards out-perform it on current titles
FAQ: RTX 4090 Laptop GPU vs RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Which is better, RTX 4090 Laptop GPU or RTX 5070 Laptop GPU? +
RTX 4090 Laptop GPU scores 62 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 18. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is RTX 4090 Laptop GPU worth the price? +
At $1,599, RTX 4090 Laptop GPU delivers a Specdex score of 62 — strongest in passmark.
Is RTX 5070 Laptop GPU worth the price? +
At $549, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU delivers a Specdex score of 44 — strongest in passmark.
Does RTX 4090 Laptop GPU or RTX 5070 Laptop GPU last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, RTX 4090 Laptop GPU or RTX 5070 Laptop GPU? +
RTX 5070 Laptop GPU — more score per dollar ($549 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.