NVIDIA
RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
907 MHz · PassMark #105
44
/ 100
From $549
VS
NVIDIA
RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
1230 MHz · PassMark #99
44
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU lands at 44 and RTX 4070 Laptop GPU at 44. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick RTX 5070 Laptop GPU if…
- ✓1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 19,153
- ✓Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
Pick RTX 4070 Laptop GPU if…
- ✓1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 19,507
- ✓Ada Lovelace with DLSS 3 frame generation
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 44
vs 44 RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
Score breakdown
RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
44 gpu 44
passmark 19153
RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
44 gpu 44
passmark 19507
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | RTX 4070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| GPU clock | 907 MHz | ▲ 1230 MHz |
| Memory clock | 1500 MHz | ▲ 2000 MHz |
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12_2 |
| PassMark rank | #105 of 2,991 | #99 of 2,991 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 19,153 | 19,507 |
RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Pros
- +1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 19,153
- +Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
Cons
- −Mobile thermal envelope limits sustained performance vs desktop
- −Many newer cards out-perform it on current titles
RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
Pros
- +1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 19,507
- +Ada Lovelace with DLSS 3 frame generation
Cons
- −Mobile thermal envelope limits sustained performance vs desktop
- −Many newer cards out-perform it on current titles
FAQ: RTX 5070 Laptop GPU vs RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
Which is better, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU or RTX 4070 Laptop GPU? +
Both score 44 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is RTX 5070 Laptop GPU worth the price? +
At $549, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU delivers a Specdex score of 44 — strongest in passmark.
Is RTX 4070 Laptop GPU worth the price? +
At $599, RTX 4070 Laptop GPU delivers a Specdex score of 44 — strongest in passmark.
Does RTX 5070 Laptop GPU or RTX 4070 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.