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The video evaluates the performance and value of RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 gaming laptop GPUs across 18 games. Despite the 4070 having 50% more CUDA, tensor, and ray tracing cores than the 4060, both GPUs have 8GB of VRAM and similar memory specifications. Real-world testing reveals the 4070 generally outperforms the 4060 by an average of 20% at 1080p and 22% at 1440p. Notable game-specific differences highlight that while games like "Red Dead Redemption 2" and "Microsoft Flight Simulator" show significant improvements with the 4070, others like "Hogwarts Legacy" show marginal gains and sometimes worse 1% lows.
The discussion includes the unexpected modest performance difference despite the specs, and issues with consistent testing due to a hardware failure. Pricing analysis shows that while the 4070 offers better overall performance, the cost-efficiency varies; a 20% performance boost often comes with a 27% or higher price increase, making the 4060 a more cost-effective option in some cases. Upgrading to the RTX 4080 is mentioned as a consideration for future-proofing. The recommendation depends on budget flexibility and the specific gaming needs of the user.
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In this part of the video, the presenter evaluates whether to invest in an RTX 4070 or settle for an RTX 4060 gaming laptop by comparing their performance in 18 games at 1440p and 1080p resolutions. The RTX 4070 GPU boasts 50% more CUDA, tensor, and ray tracing cores than the RTX 4060, though both have 8GB of VRAM, an identical memory bus, memory bandwidth, and memory speed. Despite both GPUs potentially running with an extra 25 watts via Nvidia’s dynamic boost, real-world usage sees them hitting voltage limits at around 100 watts, beyond which FPS gains plateau. Testing using XMG’s Neo 16 gaming laptop, equipped with the same CPU, RAM, and cooler, reveals marginally better performance from the 4070.
Specifically, in various game benchmarks:
– **Red Dead Redemption 2**: 4070 was 16% faster at both resolutions.
– **Microsoft Flight Simulator**: 4070 achieved 22% faster at 1080p and 24% faster at 1440p.
– **Forza Horizon 5**: 4070 was 16% faster at both resolutions, with noticeably improved 1% lows for stable performance.
– **Hogwarts Legacy**: The 4070 showed worse 1% lows at 1440p, despite maintaining a superior average FPS.
The comparison highlights that while the 4070 generally performs better, the extent of the improvement varies across games.
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In this part of the video, various games are compared to evaluate the performance of the RTX 4060 and RTX 4070 laptop GPUs. Key highlights include “DOOM Eternal” experiencing a higher 1% low on the 4060 at 1080p, despite the 4070’s average FPS being 38% higher. “The Witcher 3” with ray tracing enabled showed the largest difference at 1440p, where the 4060 was nearly unusable. “Dead Space” demonstrated the 4070 being 23% faster than the 4060 at 1080p, still below 60 FPS at max settings. “Apex Legends” had the smallest difference at 1440p with only an 11% improvement on the 4070. “Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2” saw a 24% higher average FPS on the 4070 at 1440p. Overall, the RTX 4070 was 20% faster on average at 1080p and 22% faster at 1440p across 18 games. Specific games varied, with “DOOM Eternal” and “The Witcher 3” showing significant differences favoring the 4070.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses the performance comparison between the RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 laptops across 18 games. Despite expecting a larger difference due to the 4070 having 50% more CUDA cores, the performance uplift was modest. Both GPUs provided good results, with the 4060 averaging over 60 FPS at 1440p max settings. The testing was limited to 18 games instead of the usual 25 because the presenter’s RTX 4060 laptop failed during the process. Backup data from other 4060 laptops showed consistent results. Although additional data from a different 4060 laptop was included, it didn’t impact the overall average significantly. The presenter clarifies that thermal and battery life comparisons couldn’t be fairly done due to the laptop issue. Lastly, they touch on price differences and value, using specific examples to show that the 4070 offers better cost-efficiency despite a higher price. They also reference a website for updated deals on gaming laptops.
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In this segment of the video, the pricing and performance differences between the 4060 and 4070 models are discussed in detail. The 4070 model costs $1850 without sales, while the ASUS TUF F15 configuration for the 4060 is $1100 and the 4070 is $1400. The 4060 offers a better cost per frame performance because the 4070’s 20% performance boost comes at a 27% higher price. The HP Omen 17’s 4070 is $280 more than its 4060, which makes the 4070 slightly better in cost per frame, but not significantly. The decision to upgrade depends on budget flexibility. Generally, while the 4070 has advantages, the 4060 still offers considerable capability. The recommendation to potentially consider an even more cost-effective upgrade to the RTX 4080, which provides higher performance and more VRAM, is suggested for future-proofing.