NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q vs Lisuan Tech LX PRO Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q
Lisuan Tech LX PRO
Analysis: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q vs Lisuan Tech LX PRO
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The database records no head-to-head benchmark results for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q and the Lisuan Tech LX PRO. Both entries show an average benchmark score of zero, and the wins counter for each side is zero. This absence of direct comparative data means the performance relationship between these two GPUs must be inferred from their recorded specifications rather than from measured workloads.
The most striking specification gap appears in raw compute throughput. The Lisuan Tech LX PRO delivers 24.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q delivers 11.34 TFLOPS. That places the LX PRO at roughly 2.17 times the FP32 output of the RTX 4070 Max-Q. In FP16 workloads, the gap widens further: the LX PRO reaches 49.15 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, whereas the RTX 4070 Max-Q stays at 11.34 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. The LX PRO therefore outputs about 4.33 times the FP16 compute of the Max-Q part.
Texture and pixel throughput follow the same pattern. The LX PRO records a texture rate of 384.0 GTexel/s versus 177.1 GTexel/s for the RTX 4070 Max-Q, a margin of roughly 2.17 times. Pixel rate shows the largest proportional difference: 192.0 GPixel/s for the LX PRO against 59.04 GPixel/s for the Max-Q, meaning the LX PRO fills pixels at about 3.25 times the rate. These figures suggest the LX PRO is built for heavy rasterization and compute loads, while the Max-Q is tuned for efficiency within a constrained power envelope.
Memory bandwidth also favors the LX PRO substantially. The LX PRO uses a 192-bit bus with 24 GB of GDDR6 at 18 Gbps effective, producing 432.0 GB/s. The RTX 4070 Max-Q uses a 128-bit bus with 8 GB of GDDR6 at 16 Gbps effective, producing 256.0 GB/s. The LX PRO holds a 1.69 times bandwidth advantage, which matters for high-resolution textures and data-intensive shaders. The RTX 4070 Max-Q does not win any recorded specification category outright, though it does lead in API version for Vulkan (1.4 versus 1.3) and in process node (5 nm versus 6 nm).
Architecture Differences
The two GPUs come from different architectural lineages. The RTX 4070 Max-Q uses the AD106 chip built on NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace architecture, part of the GeForce 40 Mobile generation. It is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 22,900 million transistors on a 188 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². The Lisuan Tech LX PRO uses the 7G105 chip under a TrueGPU architecture, belonging to the 7G100 generation. It is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC, but the database records its transistor count, die size, and density as unknown. The 6 nm node is older than 5 nm, which typically implies lower density, but without transistor data the comparison cannot be quantified.
The RTX 4070 Max-Q integrates 4,608 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, 48 raster output units, 36 ray tracing cores, and 144 tensor cores. The LX PRO integrates 6,144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, but lists no ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. The LX PRO's shader count is 1.33 times higher, its TMU count is 1.33 times higher, and its ROP count is exactly double that of the Max-Q. The absence of RT and tensor core entries for the LX PRO suggests those hardware blocks may not exist or are not disclosed, which would remove hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI tensor operations from its feature set. The RTX 4070 Max-Q explicitly carries both, plus support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.
Memory architecture differs in capacity and interface. The LX PRO ships with 24 GB of GDDR6 across a 192-bit bus, while the RTX 4070 Max-Q ships with 8 GB across a 128-bit bus. The LX PRO also uses faster memory at 18 Gbps effective versus 16 Gbps effective. The power delivery systems are entirely different: the RTX 4070 Max-Q has a 35 W TDP with no power connectors and an IGP slot width, while the LX PRO has a 225 W TDP, a dual-slot design, a single 16-pin power connector, and a suggested 550 W power supply. The bus interface also diverges, with the Max-Q using PCIe 4.0 x8 and the LX PRO using PCIe 4.0 x16.
Where Each One Wins
The specification split points to distinct usage domains. The RTX 4070 Max-Q is a low-power mobile part, designed for thin-and-light laptops where thermal and electrical budgets are tight. Its 35 W TDP, IGP slot width, and absence of power connectors indicate it is meant to be soldered into portable devices with no discrete power cabling. Its 5 nm process and 22,900 million transistors on a 188 mm² die suggest a dense, efficient design that prioritizes performance per watt. The presence of 36 ray tracing cores and 144 tensor cores means it can accelerate ray-traced lighting and AI-based features such as DLSS-style reconstruction, assuming software support exists. Its 8 GB memory capacity is adequate for 1080p and moderate 1440p gaming but will struggle with very large textures or heavy VRAM workloads.
The Lisuan Tech LX PRO is a high-power desktop or workstation card. Its 225 W TDP, dual-slot cooler, 16-pin connector, and 550 W suggested PSU place it in the enthusiast segment. The 24 GB memory pool with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth targets large datasets, high-resolution rendering, and compute tasks that exceed 8 GB. The FP32 output of 24.58 TFLOPS and FP16 output of 49.15 TFLOPS position it for scientific computing, video encoding, and machine learning inference where raw throughput matters. However, the lack of recorded ray tracing and tensor cores means it may not offer hardware-accelerated ray tracing or dedicated AI tensor operations, which would put it at a disadvantage in games that rely on those features.
The RTX 4070 Max-Q wins in mobility, power efficiency, API completeness, and dedicated RT/Tensor hardware. The LX PRO wins in raw compute, memory capacity, memory bandwidth, pixel fill rate, and texture throughput. Neither part appears superior across all categories; the choice depends entirely on the workload and the physical constraints of the system.
The Verdict
The recorded data indicates the Lisuan Tech LX PRO is the stronger performer in every measured compute and memory specification. It delivers more than double the FP32 throughput, more than quadruple the FP16 throughput, higher pixel and texture rates, more memory, and wider bandwidth. For users who need maximum raw processing power and have the power delivery and cooling to support a 225 W card with a 550 W suggested PSU, the LX PRO is the clear pick based on specifications alone.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q is the better choice for constrained environments. Its 35 W TDP and IGP form factor allow deployment in portable devices where the LX PRO cannot physically fit or operate. It also supports Vulkan 1.4 versus 1.3 on the LX PRO, and it includes ray tracing cores and tensor cores that the LX PRO does not list. For gaming laptops, AI-assisted rendering, or any application that benefits from hardware ray tracing, the Max-Q offers features the LX PRO cannot match.
The percentile ranking for both GPUs is identical at 50, meaning the database places both at the median of all GPUs it tracks. That equivalence in percentile, despite the large specification gap, suggests the percentile metric may account for factors beyond raw compute, such as efficiency, feature support, or market positioning. The data does not explain the calculation, but it implies that the Max-Q's efficiency and feature set compensate for its lower raw numbers in the overall ranking.
FAQ
Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 performance?
A: The Lisuan Tech LX PRO delivers 24.58 TFLOPS of FP32, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q delivers 11.34 TFLOPS. The LX PRO is roughly 2.17 times faster in this metric.
Q: How much memory does each GPU have?
A: The RTX 4070 Max-Q has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. The Lisuan Tech LX PRO has 24 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus.
Q: Does the Lisuan Tech LX PRO support ray tracing?
A: The database lists no ray tracing cores for the LX PRO. The RTX 4070 Max-Q lists 36 ray tracing cores.
Q: What is the power consumption difference?
A: The RTX 4070 Max-Q has a TDP of 35 W with no power connectors. The Lisuan Tech LX PRO has a TDP of 225 W with a single 16-pin connector and a suggested 550 W power supply.
Q: Which GPU supports a newer Vulkan version?
A: The RTX 4070 Max-Q supports Vulkan 1.4, while the Lisuan Tech LX PRO supports Vulkan 1.3.
Q: What process node does each GPU use?
A: The RTX 4070 Max-Q uses a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Lisuan Tech LX PRO uses a 6 nm process at TSMC.
Specification Differences
| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q | Lisuan Tech LX PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | TrueGPU |
| Chip | AD106 | 7G105 |
| Generation | GeForce 40 Mobile | 7G100 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 6 nm |
| Transistors | 22,900 million | unknown |
| Die Size | 188 mm² | unknown |
| Transistor Density | 121.8M / mm² | null |
| Base Clock | 735 MHz | null |
| Boost Clock | 1230 MHz | null |
| Memory Clock | 2000 MHz, 16 Gbps effective | 2250 MHz, 18 Gbps effective |
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 192 bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256.0 GB/s | 432.0 GB/s |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 6144 |
| TMUs | 144 | 192 |
| ROPs | 48 | 96 |
| RT Cores | 36 | null |
| Tensor Cores | 144 | null |
| Pixel Rate | 59.04 GPixel/s | 192.0 GPixel/s |
| Texture Rate | 177.1 GTexel/s | 384.0 GTexel/s |
| FP32 | 11.34 TFLOPS | 24.58 TFLOPS |
| FP16 | 11.34 TFLOPS (1:1) | 49.15 TFLOPS (2:1) |
| TDP | 35 W | 225 W |
| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Suggested PSU | null | 550 W |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 4x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Dimensions (Length) | null | 248 mm (9.8 inches) |
| Dimensions (Height) | null | 118 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Dimensions (Width) | null | 48 mm (1.9 inches) |
| Release Date | 2023-01-02 | 2026-03-16 |