RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
1230 MHz · PassMark #99
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
8 GB · 1700 MHz · PassMark #95
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, RTX 4070 Laptop GPU lands at 44 and Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB at 45. That puts Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick RTX 4070 Laptop GPU if…
- ✓1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 19,507
- ✓Ada Lovelace with DLSS 3 frame generation
Pick Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB if…
- ✓1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 19,772
- ✓RDNA 4 architecture with improved ray tracing
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $349
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB more score per dollar ($349 vs $599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| GPU clock | 1230 MHz | ▲ 1700 MHz |
| Memory clock | 2000 MHz | ▲ 2518 MHz |
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12_2 |
| PassMark rank | #99 of 2,991 | #95 of 2,991 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 19,507 | 19,772 |
| Memory | — | 8 GB |
RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
- +1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 19,507
- +Ada Lovelace with DLSS 3 frame generation
- −Mobile thermal envelope limits sustained performance vs desktop
- −Many newer cards out-perform it on current titles
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
- +1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 19,772
- +RDNA 4 architecture with improved ray tracing
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $349
- −PassMark score lags newer-generation flagships
- −Many newer cards out-perform it on current titles
FAQ: RTX 4070 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Which is better, RTX 4070 Laptop GPU or Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB? +
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB scores 45 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is RTX 4070 Laptop GPU worth the price? +
At $599, RTX 4070 Laptop GPU delivers a Specdex score of 44 — strongest in passmark.
Is Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB worth the price? +
At $349, Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB delivers a Specdex score of 45 — strongest in passmark.
Does RTX 4070 Laptop GPU or Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB 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.
Which is the better value, RTX 4070 Laptop GPU or Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB? +
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB — more score per dollar ($349 vs $599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.