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The video provides an in-depth comparison of Nvidia's RTX 4070 and RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPUs, analyzing their performance across various games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. Both GPUs share 8GB of GDDR6 memory, but the 4070 has reduced specs including fewer CUDA cores and a lower power limit, which allows for integration into thinner laptops but at a cost in performance. Notable games tested include "Hogwarts Legacy," "Cyberpunk 2077," "The Witcher 3," "Dead Space," and "Dying Light 2," with the RTX 4070 generally offering marginal improvements over the 3070 Ti, except when using Nvidia's frame generation in DLSS 3.
Performance variations are influenced by differences in the paired CPUs—13th gen Intel Core i9-13900HX for the 4070 versus 12th gen Intel Core i7-12700H for the 3070 Ti. Despite similar gaming performance, the RTX 4070 shows slightly better results at 1080p and worse 1% lows largely due to hardware configuration differences. The video also highlights the RTX 4070 providing superior value at 1080p with DLSS, though the 3070 Ti is generally more cost-effective at 1440p. Pricing considerations reveal that newer 4070 laptops are more expensive due to additional enhancements like improved CPUs and RAM.
The discussion touches on the current state of DLSS 3, supported in about 30-40 games, and its impact on visual quality and performance. The conclusion speculates on the potential future release of an RTX 4070 Ti and mentions an upcoming comparison with the RTX 4080 for viewers.
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In this segment, the speaker critiques Nvidia’s RTX 4070 laptop GPU, comparing it to last year’s RTX 3070 Ti across 25 games at 1440p and 1080p resolutions. Both GPUs have 8GB of GDDR6 memory, but the RTX 4070 features a smaller memory bus and less bandwidth. Despite using the new Ada architecture, the 4070 also has significantly fewer CUDA cores (28% less) and a lower maximum power limit (140 watts versus 150 watts for the 3070 Ti). The 4070’s lower power limit allows for integration into thinner laptops, though this results in compromised performance. For instance, in “Shadow of the Tomb Raider” at 1440p max settings, the 3070 Ti outperforms the 4070 at higher power levels. The comparison is affected by different CPUs in the test setups: the 4070 is paired with a 13th gen Intel Core i9-13900HX, while the 3070 Ti has a 12th gen Intel Core i7-12700H. Despite efforts to align the test conditions, differences in the CPU and memory configurations could impact performance results.
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In this part of the video, both laptops are tested under identical conditions with Windows 11 22H2, core isolation off, and resizable BAR enabled. The key comparison focuses on the gaming performance of RTX 3070 Ti versus RTX 4070 across 25 games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. Key findings include:
– In **Hogwarts Legacy**, the RTX 4070 was only marginally faster by about 4 FPS at both resolutions. Enabling DLSS super resolution slightly increased FPS for both, with the 4070 gaining a more noticeable boost from Nvidia’s frame generation feature.
– **Cyberpunk 2077** showed minimal difference, practically performing the same. Even with ray tracing and DLSS quality mode, differences were minor until frame generation was enabled, benefiting the 4070.
– **The Witcher 3** had similar average FPS between laptops, but the 4070 showed better 1% low performance, likely due to newer RT cores or a newer CPU. Frame generation also notably improved the 4070’s performance.
– Some games like **Dying Light 2** and **Dead Space** saw better performance from the RTX 3070 Ti. The 4070 experienced more performance dips, potentially due to the HX processor’s higher core count affecting 1% lows.
The video segment concludes by analyzing these performance variations and the impact of different hardware configurations on gaming experiences.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares the performance of two laptops, one equipped with an NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU and the other with an RTX 3070 Ti GPU, particularly focusing on various gaming scenarios. Enabling DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) shows that the 4070 performs slightly better at 1080p and matches the 3070 Ti at 1440p. However, the 1% lows are worse, likely due to different CPUs in the laptops (12th gen vs. 13th gen). In specific games like Microsoft’s Flight Simulator, A Plague Tale Requiem, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, the differences in FPS (frames per second) are minimal, although sometimes the 4070 shows slight improvement, especially at lower resolutions or with DLSS set to quality mode. Frame generation aids in boosting FPS on the 4070 but occasionally results in lower 1% lows, indicating a mixed benefit. The segment concludes by noting that across 15 tested games, the performance difference is generally not substantial, allowing viewers to quickly glance at the rest of the results.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter analyzes the performance differences between the RTX 4070 laptop GPU and the RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPU across 25 games at 1440p resolution. The RTX 4070 showed a negligible performance difference, being around 1% slower on average compared to the RTX 3070 Ti. Specific games like Dead Space and Dying Light 2 performed worse on the RTX 4070 by 9-10%, whereas DOOM and Hogwarts Legacy were 7% faster. At 1080p resolution, the 4070 outperformed the 3070 Ti by 3%, but CPU and memory differences influenced these results more than the GPU differences. When DLSS 3 with frame generation is enabled on the RTX 4070, it significantly outperformed the 3070 Ti, especially at 1080p. The segment concludes with a mention of price differences and where to find current best deals on gaming laptops.
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In this segment, the video discusses the cost-performance value of the RTX 4070 and RTX 3070 Ti GPUs in laptops. A $2000 4070 laptop was tested, revealing that, despite similar performance, the 4070 offers worse cost per frame value compared to the 3070 Ti, except when considering frame generation results. At 1080p, the 4070 provides better value, but the 3070 Ti remains superior at 1440p. The video examines various laptops to compare GPU costs, noting that price differences often stem from additional feature upgrades like better CPUs, increased RAM, larger screens, and updated chassis. The video concludes that most new gaming laptops with RTX 4070 graphics are pricier, primarily due to these enhancements, but the 3070 Ti models are more frequently discounted. The 4070 lacks significant performance improvements without Nvidia’s frame generation due to its reduced specifications, leading to the question of whether the extra cost for frame generation is justified, noting only 17 games supported the feature at the start of the year.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the current status and future potential of DLSS 3 support in gaming. They note that around 30-40 games support DLSS 3, and their personal experience with games like Hogwarts Legacy shows positive results in terms of visual quality and performance. However, they caution against buying a laptop based on the hope of future game support for DLSS 3, since it’s limited to a few titles now.
They consider whether it’s worth the extra cost to get frame generation, suggesting they would pay around $100-$200 more for it. The issue, however, is the larger price gap in reality. The speaker mentions the significant performance gap between the RTX 4080 and 4070 GPUs and speculates that Nvidia might intentionally be leaving room for a potential RTX 4070 Ti.
Lastly, the speaker hints at an upcoming comparison between the RTX 4070 and 4080 to help determine if the higher cost of the 4080 is justified, encouraging viewers to subscribe for updates.
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In this part of the video, the speaker notes a comparison to the best graphics card from last generation, the RTX 3080 Ti, and mentions that further details will be covered in the next video.