Recent benchmarks have revealed that laptops equipped with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5090 GPU deliver performance levels closely mirroring those of desktop systems featuring the RTX 4070 Ti Super. This finding is particularly noteworthy, as it underscores the impressive capabilities of mobile GPUs in delivering desktop-like performance.
In a series of gaming tests, the RTX 5090-equipped laptops demonstrated robust performance across various titles and resolutions. For instance, in “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” at ultra settings (1920×1080), the RTX 5090 achieved frame rates around 205 fps. At QHD (2560×1440) and 4K (3840×2160) resolutions, the frame rates were approximately 178 fps and 126 fps, respectively. Similarly, in “Stalker 2” at ultra settings (1920×1080), the RTX 5090 maintained around 120 fps, with performance scaling appropriately at higher resolutions.
When compared directly to the desktop RTX 4070 Ti Super, the RTX 5090’s performance is competitive, though there are distinctions. At 1080p resolution, the RTX 5090 is approximately 6% faster. This margin widens at higher resolutions, with the RTX 5090 being 37% faster at 1440p and 76% faster at 4K. These figures suggest that the RTX 5090 offers a performance profile akin to the desktop RTX 4070 Ti Super, especially at higher resolutions.
It’s important to note that while the RTX 5090 delivers impressive performance, certain limitations inherent to its mobile form factor exist. For example, in fast-paced games like “Cyberpunk 2077,” the increased frame generation can lead to noticeable input lag, affecting the responsiveness of gameplay. Additionally, battery life improvements with the RTX 5090 are modest, with tests showing an extra hour achieved under balanced mode gaming.
In summary, the GeForce RTX 5090 GPU in laptops offers performance levels that closely align with those of desktop systems equipped with the RTX 4070 Ti Super, particularly at higher resolutions. This advancement highlights the growing parity between mobile and desktop GPUs, providing users with powerful graphics performance in portable form factors. However, users should be mindful of potential input lag in certain gaming scenarios and the limited battery life improvements associated with the mobile RTX 5090.
