GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile vs GTX 690
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce GTX 690 with GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, including specs and performance data.
RTX 4070 Mobile outperforms GTX 690 by a whopping 257% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 381 | 68 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | 100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 1.36 | no data |
| Power efficiency | 3.22 | 30.04 |
| Architecture | Kepler (2012−2018) | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) |
| GPU code name | GK104 | AD106 |
| Market segment | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 3 May 2012 (12 years ago) | 3 January 2023 (2 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $999 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the performance-to-price ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices for comparison.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 3072 ×2 | 4608 |
| Core clock speed | 915 MHz | 1395 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1019 MHz | 1695 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 3,540 million | 22,900 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 300 Watt | 115 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 130.4 ×2 | 244.1 |
| Floating-point processing power | 3.13 TFLOPS ×2 | 15.62 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2 | 48 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2 | 144 |
| Tensor Cores | no data | 144 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | no data | 36 |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | no data | large |
| Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | no data |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Length | 279 mm | no data |
| Height | 4.376" (11.1 cm) | no data |
| Width | 2-slot | no data |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 8-pin | no data |
| SLI options | + | - |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB (4 GB per GPU) GDDR5 ×2 | 8 GB |
| Memory bus width | 512-bit (256-bit per GPU) ×2 | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1502 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 384 GB/s ×2 | 256.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
| Resizable BAR | - | + |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
| Display Connectors | Two Dual Link DVI-I. One Dual link DVI-D. One Mini-Displayport 1.2 | Portable Device Dependent |
| Multi monitor support | 4 displays | no data |
| HDMI | Yes (via dongle) | - |
| HDCP | + | - |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | no data |
| Audio input for HDMI | Internal | no data |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| 3D Blu-Ray | + | - |
| 3D Gaming | + | - |
| 3D Vision Live | + | - |
API and SDK compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.8 |
| OpenGL | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 3.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.3 |
| CUDA | + | 8.9 |
| DLSS | - | + |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
- Other tests
- Passmark
- 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics
Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 35−40
−266%
| 128
+266%
|
| 1440p | 18−21
−317%
| 75
+317%
|
| 4K | 12−14
−283%
| 46
+283%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | 28.54 | no data |
| 1440p | 55.50 | no data |
| 4K | 83.25 | no data |
FPS performance in popular games
- Full HD
Low Preset - Full HD
Medium Preset - Full HD
High Preset - Full HD
Ultra Preset - Full HD
Epic Preset - 1440p
High Preset - 1440p
Ultra Preset - 1440p
Epic Preset - 4K
High Preset - 4K
Ultra Preset - 4K
Epic Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 250−260
+0%
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250−260
+0%
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 135
+0%
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135
+0%
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| Hogwarts Legacy | 108
+0%
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108
+0%
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| Battlefield 5 | 140−150
+0%
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140−150
+0%
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 172
+0%
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172
+0%
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 115
+0%
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115
+0%
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| Far Cry 5 | 139
+0%
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139
+0%
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| Fortnite | 200−210
+0%
|
200−210
+0%
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 180−190
+0%
|
180−190
+0%
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| Forza Horizon 5 | 216
+0%
|
216
+0%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 99
+0%
|
99
+0%
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+0%
|
170−180
+0%
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| Valorant | 260−270
+0%
|
260−270
+0%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 140−150
+0%
|
140−150
+0%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 146
+0%
|
146
+0%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 270−280
+0%
|
270−280
+0%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 97
+0%
|
97
+0%
|
| Dota 2 | 178
+0%
|
178
+0%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 133
+0%
|
133
+0%
|
| Fortnite | 200−210
+0%
|
200−210
+0%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 180−190
+0%
|
180−190
+0%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 195
+0%
|
195
+0%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 144
+0%
|
144
+0%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 87
+0%
|
87
+0%
|
| Metro Exodus | 111
+0%
|
111
+0%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+0%
|
170−180
+0%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 229
+0%
|
229
+0%
|
| Valorant | 260−270
+0%
|
260−270
+0%
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| Battlefield 5 | 140−150
+0%
|
140−150
+0%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 87
+0%
|
87
+0%
|
| Dota 2 | 167
+0%
|
167
+0%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 123
+0%
|
123
+0%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 180−190
+0%
|
180−190
+0%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 76
+0%
|
76
+0%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+0%
|
170−180
+0%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 116
+0%
|
116
+0%
|
| Valorant | 260−270
+0%
|
260−270
+0%
|
| Fortnite | 200−210
+0%
|
200−210
+0%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 94
+0%
|
94
+0%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 300−350
+0%
|
300−350
+0%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 90
+0%
|
90
+0%
|
| Metro Exodus | 69
+0%
|
69
+0%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+0%
|
170−180
+0%
|
| Valorant | 290−300
+0%
|
290−300
+0%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 110−120
+0%
|
110−120
+0%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 54
+0%
|
54
+0%
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| Far Cry 5 | 112
+0%
|
112
+0%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 140−150
+0%
|
140−150
+0%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 50
+0%
|
50
+0%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 89
+0%
|
89
+0%
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| Fortnite | 120−130
+0%
|
120−130
+0%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 43
+0%
|
43
+0%
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| Grand Theft Auto V | 90
+0%
|
90
+0%
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| Hogwarts Legacy | 30−35
+0%
|
30−35
+0%
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| Metro Exodus | 44
+0%
|
44
+0%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 71
+0%
|
71
+0%
|
| Valorant | 280−290
+0%
|
280−290
+0%
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| Battlefield 5 | 75−80
+0%
|
75−80
+0%
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 55−60
+0%
|
55−60
+0%
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 24
+0%
|
24
+0%
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| Dota 2 | 146
+0%
|
146
+0%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 61
+0%
|
61
+0%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 95−100
+0%
|
95−100
+0%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 26
+0%
|
26
+0%
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 70−75
+0%
|
70−75
+0%
|
| Fortnite | 65−70
+0%
|
65−70
+0%
|
This is how GTX 690 and RTX 4070 Mobile compete in popular games:
- RTX 4070 Mobile is 266% faster in 1080p
- RTX 4070 Mobile is 317% faster in 1440p
- RTX 4070 Mobile is 283% faster in 4K
All in all, in popular games:
- there's a draw in 66 tests (100%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 13.17 | 47.07 |
| Recency | 3 May 2012 | 3 January 2023 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB (4 GB per GPU) GDDR5 | 8 GB |
| Chip lithography | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 300 Watt | 115 Watt |
RTX 4070 Mobile has a 257.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 460% more advanced lithography process, and 160.9% lower power consumption.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GTX 690 in performance tests.
Be aware that GeForce GTX 690 is a desktop card while GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is a notebook one.
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