GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 5070: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIRendering and compute
B +25.6%NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 leads in this scenario (up to 25.6% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: gaming: rasterization, gaming: ray tracing, power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Where GeForce RTX 5070 is better1
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 13.7% faster6,180 samples/min vs 5,435 samples/min
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- B ahead by 13.7%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) · samples/min, higher is better
GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU5,435 samples/minGeForce RTX 50706,179.8 samples/minPosition among tested models (67, OptiX)
A · 5,435B · 6,18005,00010,00015,000Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is ahead by 13.7% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
5,435 samples/min · community measurement, sample 85 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 85 submissions (2 outliers excluded), interquartile range 4717.6–5590.65; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-10-19; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
6,179.8 samples/min · community measurement, sample 843 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 843 submissions (71 outliers excluded), interquartile range 6033.97–6296.89; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-10-04; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (5)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,773.1 | 5,995.9 | B +25.6% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,928.2 | 5,823.6 | B +18.2% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,117 | 6,086.9 | B +19% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,383.8 | 6,191.2 | B +15% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,329.3 | 5,654.4 | B +6.1% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (11)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 3,994.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,341.5 | 6,075.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,375.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,715.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 6,273.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 6,300.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 6,371.2 | 6,492.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,630.9 | 6,701.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,242.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,524.5 | 5,903.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 6,253.4 | 6,452.3 | reference |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | B · GeForce RTX 5070 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | |||
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell | differs |
| Shader unitsShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture. | 7,424 (CUDA cores) | 6,144 (CUDA cores) | not directly comparable |
| Clocks | |||
| Base clock | no data | 2,330 MHz | no data for A |
| Boost clockClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit. | 1,350–2,280 MHz | 2,510 MHz | not directly comparable |
| Memory | |||
| Video memory | 12 GB | 12 GB | equal |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 | differs |
| Memory bus | 192 bit | 192 bit | equal |
| Power and dimensions | |||
| Board powerTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops. | 60–150 W (graphics subsystem power) | 250 W (TGP) | not directly comparable |
| Recommended PSU | no data | 650 W | no data for A |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 | differs |
| Length (reference / Founders Edition)Partner cards have different dimensions; check the specific SKU. | no data | 242 mm | no data for A |
| Thickness (slots) | no data | 2 | no data for A |
| Power connectors (reference) | no data | 1x 16-pin (adapter to 2x 8-pin included) — Founders Edition | no data for A |
Chip
Architecture
AAda Lovelace
BBlackwell
differsShader units
A7,424 (CUDA cores)
B6,144 (CUDA cores)
not directly comparableShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture.
Clocks
Base clock
Ano data
B2,330 MHz
no data for ABoost clock
A1,350–2,280 MHz
B2,510 MHz
not directly comparableClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit.
Memory
Video memory
A12 GB
B12 GB
equalMemory type
AGDDR6
BGDDR7
differsMemory bus
A192 bit
B192 bit
equal
Power and dimensions
Board power
A60–150 W (graphics subsystem power)
B250 W (TGP)
not directly comparableTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops.
Recommended PSU
Ano data
B650 W
no data for AInterface
APCIe 4.0
BPCIe 5.0
differsLength (reference / Founders Edition)
Ano data
B242 mm
no data for APartner cards have different dimensions; check the specific SKU.
Thickness (slots)
Ano data
B2
no data for APower connectors (reference)
Ano data
B1x 16-pin (adapter to 2x 8-pin included) — Founders Edition
no data for A
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
How much video memory do NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 have?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU: 12 GB GDDR6, 192-bit bus. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070: 12 GB GDDR7, 192-bit bus.
Which PCIe interface do the cards use?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU: PCIe 4.0. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070: PCIe 5.0.
Which is faster: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
- ModelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
- ModelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
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- ComparisonGeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 5070
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 5070
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
Data sources (3)
- NVIDIA — specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070checked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.