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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q Comparison

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GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q

8 GB | 11.34 TFLOPS

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6 GB | 8.218 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q vs GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q Comparison Overview
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In this review, we will be comparing GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q and GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q, two GPUs by NVIDIA. GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q was introduced to market in January and was launched in January . Both GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q and GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q and GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q are members of NVIDIA's GeForce 40 Mobile series of GPUs. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

NVIDIA GeForce 40 Mobile Series History
Model Release Date Fabrication Process Performance
GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q
January 2023 5 nm 8.218 TFLOPS
GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
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January 2023 5 nm 8.986 TFLOPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q
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January 2023 5 nm 9.032 TFLOPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
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January 2023 5 nm 11.61 TFLOPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q
January 2023 5 nm 11.34 TFLOPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
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January 2023 5 nm 15.62 TFLOPS
GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q
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January 2023 5 nm 20.04 TFLOPS
GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
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January 2023 5 nm 24.72 TFLOPS

Here is a brief look at the main features of GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q and GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q before getting into our more detailed comparison.

GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q Key Specs

  • Launched in Jan 3rd, 2023
  • Brand: NVIDIA
  • GPU: AD106
  • Tecnology: 5 nm
  • Clock: 735 MHz
  • 8 GB Ram
  • Mem. Clock: 2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective

GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q Key Specs

  • Launched in Jan 3rd, 2023
  • Brand: NVIDIA
  • GPU: AD107
  • Tecnology: 5 nm
  • Clock: 1140 MHz
  • 6 GB Ram
  • Mem. Clock: 2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how and compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q over GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q
Transistors
22,900 million vs 18,900 million Has more transistors
Memory Size
8 GB vs 6 GB 2 GB more RAM
Memory Bus Bits
128 bit vs 96 bit More Memory Bits
Memory Bandwidth
256.0 GB/s vs 192.0 GB/s Wider Memory Bandwith
Render Config Shading Units (RCSU)
4608 vs 2560 Better Visual Effects Performance
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)
144 vs 80 Better Texture Performance
Raster Operations Pipeline (ROP)
36 vs 20 Better Optical Effects Performance
L2 Cache Memory
32 MB vs 12 MB More Cache Memory
Texture Rate
177.1 GTexel/s vs 128.4 GTexel/s Better Texture Performance
Performance
11.34 TFLOPS vs 8.218 TFLOPS More processing power
Tensor Cores
144 vs 80 Better AI field performance
Streaming Multiprocessor (RM) Count
36 vs 20 Better in parallel computing performance
Reasons to choose GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q over GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q
GPU Base Clock
1140 MHz vs 735 MHz 405 MHz faster Base Clock
GPU Boost Clock
1605 MHz vs 1230 MHz 375 MHz faster Boost Clock
Pixel Rate
77.04 GPixel/s vs 59.04 GPixel/s Better Pixel Rate

Common Strengths of GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q and GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q
Process Size
5 nm vs 5 nm Latest Process Technology
Memory Size
8 GB vs 6 GB Both GPUs have more than 4 GB Memory
Memory Clock Speeds
2000 MHz vs 2000 MHz Over Average Memory Clock Speeds
TDP
35 W vs 35 W Good Thermal Performance
Bus Interface
PCIe 4.0 x16 vs PCIe 4.0 x16 Both have latest Bus type
Common Weaknesses of GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q and GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q
Launch Dates
2023-01-03 vs 2023-01-03 GPUs are older than 1 year
GPU Clock Speeds
735 MHz vs 1140 MHz Below the average in this year

PERFORMANCE

FLOPS

FLOPS is commonly used for measuring GPU performance in 32-bit floating-point operations, essential for scientific computing, data analysis, machine learning, and graphics tasks. A higher value indicates faster and more complex calculations, vital for scientific research, simulations, and high-performance computing.

GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q performs above average with 11.34 TFLOPS provides more performance overall GPU's in its class.

FLOPS Comparison (TFLOPS)

mobile type GPUs

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GPU BASE and BOOST CLOCK SPEED

The GPU base clock speed is the standard operating frequency, while the boost clock speed represents the maximum dynamic frequency the GPU can achieve under increased demand. These clock speeds influence the GPU's performance, with the base clock setting the standard level and the boost clock allowing for extra power when needed, enhancing overall responsiveness in demanding applications like gaming.

The base clock speed of the GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q is below average, which could be a sign of lower performance potential.
Base Clock Comparison (MHz)

mobile type GPUs

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Boost Clock Comparison (MHz)

mobile type GPUs

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MEMORY SIZE and MEMORY CLOCK SPEED

GPU memory size refers to the storage capacity for visual data. This capacity is crucial for tasks like gaming and graphic-intensive work. Memory clock speed affects how quickly the GPU's memory operates. Faster memory speed improves performance, especially in high-resolution gaming. Balancing memory size and clock speed is vital for a GPU's graphics handling capabilities..

The base clock speed of the GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q is below average, which could be a sign of lower performance potential. The base clock speed of the GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q is below average, you may evaluate it further for your decision.
Memory Size Comparison (GB)

mobile type GPUs

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Memory Clock Comparison (MHz)

mobile type GPUs

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GPU THERMAL DESIGN POWER (TDP)

GPU TDP, or Thermal Design Power, quantifies the maximum heat a graphics processing unit (GPU) generates under load. It's vital for selecting appropriate cooling solutions and power efficiency. Higher TDP GPUs require better cooling, while lower TDP GPUs are more power-efficient. Understanding TDP aids in choosing the right GPU for a system.

GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q better than average with 35.00 W TDP in its class.

GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q better than average with 35.00 W TDP in its class.

TDP Comparison (Watts)

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GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q vs GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q: Specs Comparison Table

In this section, we will be comparing the specifications the GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q and the GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q.

Processor
Model GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q
Generation GeForce 40 Mobile GeForce 40 Mobile
Predecessor GeForce 30 Mobile GeForce 30 Mobile
Release Date 2023-01-03 2023-01-03
Brand NVIDIA NVIDIA
GPU Name AD106 AD107
Architecture Ada Lovelace Ada Lovelace
Foundry TSMC TSMC
Process Size 5 nm 5 nm
Number of Transistors 22,900 million 18,900 million
Density of Transistors 121.8M / mm² 118.9M / mm²
Die Size 188 mm² 159 mm²
GPU Variant GN21-X6 GN21-X2
GPU Base Clock Speed 735 MHz 1140 MHz
GPU Clock Speed 1230 MHz 1605 MHz
Memory
Memory 8 GB 6 GB
Memory Type GDDR6 GDDR6
Memory Frequency 2000 MHz 2000 MHz
Memory Bus 128 bit 96 bit
Memory Bandwith 256.0 GB/s 192.0 GB/s
Bus Interface PCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 4.0 x16
Render Configurations
Shading Units 4608 2560
TMUs 144 80
ROPs 48 48
RT Cores 36 20
SM Count 36 20
Tensor Cores 144 80
L1 Cache 128 KB (per SM) 128 KB (per SM)
L2 Cache 32 MB 12 MB
Performance and Features
Pixel Rate 59.04 GPixel/s 77.04 GPixel/s
Texture Rate 177.1 GTexel/s 128.4 GTexel/s
DirectX 12 Ultimate 12 Ultimate
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 3.0 3.0
Vulkan 1.3 1.3
Shader Model 6.7 6.7
FP16 Half 11.34 TFLOPS (1:1) 8.218 TFLOPS (1:1)
FP32 11.34 TFLOPS 8.218 TFLOPS
FP64 double 177.1 GFLOPS (1:64) 128.4 GFLOPS (1:64)
CUDA 8.9 8.9
OTHER
Slot Width IGP IGP
TDP 35 W 35 W
Outputs Portable Device Dependent Portable Device Dependent
Power Connectors None None
Latest Integrated GPUs
UHD Graphics 730
UHD Graphics 730
January 2023 | 10 nm
Radeon Graphics 128SP
Radeon Graphics 128SP
September 2022 | 5 nm
UHD Graphics 770
UHD Graphics 770
September 2022 | 10 nm
UHD Graphics 710
UHD Graphics 710
January 2022 | 10 nm
Radeon Graphics 384SP
Radeon Graphics 384SP
April 2021 | 7 nm
Radeon Graphics 448SP
Radeon Graphics 448SP
April 2021 | 7 nm
UHD Graphics 750
UHD Graphics 750
March 2021 | 14 nm+++
Radeon Graphics 512SP
Radeon Graphics 512SP
January 2021 | 7 nm

Latest Mobile GPUs
Arc A530M
Arc A530M
August 2023 | 6 nm
Arc A570M
Arc A570M
August 2023 | 6 nm
Arc Pro A60M
Arc Pro A60M
June 2023 | 6 nm
RTX 2000 Max-Q Ada Generation
RTX 2000 Max-Q Ada Generation
March 2023 | 5 nm
RTX 2000 Mobile Ada Generation
RTX 2000 Mobile Ada Generation
March 2023 | 5 nm
RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation
RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation
March 2023 | 5 nm
RTX 3500 Mobile Ada Generation
RTX 3500 Mobile Ada Generation
March 2023 | 5 nm
RTX 4000 Mobile Ada Generation
RTX 4000 Mobile Ada Generation
March 2023 | 5 nm

Latest Non-Mobile GPUs
Radeon RX 7700 XT
Radeon RX 7700 XT
August 2023 | 5 nm
Radeon RX 7800 XT
Radeon RX 7800 XT
August 2023 | 5 nm
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
August 2023 | 5 nm
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
August 2023 | 5 nm
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
August 2023 | 5 nm
Radeon PRO W7500
Radeon PRO W7500
August 2023 | 6 nm
Radeon PRO W7600
Radeon PRO W7600
August 2023 | 6 nm
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
July 2023 | 5 nm
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