NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER vs NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile Comparison

The data presents a stark contrast between two NVIDIA offerings aimed at entirely different segments. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a desktop powerhouse, while the RTX A1000 Mobile is a low-power laptop part. The benchmark results quantify a massive performance gulf, but the architecture and specification differences reveal that each is optimized for a distinct purpose.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head comparison is limited to two synthetic tests, but the results are decisive. In Geekbench OpenCL, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER scores 223,091, while the RTX A1000 Mobile scores 48,703. This yields a delta of 358.1% in favor of the desktop card. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is not merely faster; it is 3.58 times faster in this compute-oriented workload, a margin that dwarfs typical generational improvements.

The Vulkan results tell a similar story. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER posts a score of 206,035, compared to the A1000 Mobile’s 46,782. The delta here is 340.4%. While both tests are synthetic, they exercise different API paths, and the consistent three-to-four-fold advantage suggests the performance gap is not an artifact of a single workload type. The desktop card wins both head-to-head tests, giving it a 2–0 record.

These deltas are reflected in the average benchmark scores. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average score of 48,704, while the RTX A1000 Mobile sits at 47,743. At first glance, this seems contradictory to the head-to-head results. The explanation lies in the benchmark sets: the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s average includes heavy DirectX and PassMark tests (e.g., PassMark G3D at 31,811), which pull its average down relative to its OpenCL/Vulkan peaks. The A1000 Mobile only has two scores in its set, both Geekbench, which are its strongest areas. Despite this, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER still holds a 2% lead in average score, as shown in its rival list. Notably, the A1000 Mobile’s own rival list shows the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER as 2% ahead, confirming the desktop card’s edge even when comparing aggregate performance.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally favors the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER for raw performance. Anyone needing maximum compute throughput, as measured by Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan, should choose the desktop card. It delivers over 340% higher scores in both APIs, making it the only logical choice for demanding rendering, simulation, or AI inference tasks where every millisecond counts. Its percentile rank of 86 versus all GPUs matches the A1000 Mobile’s rank, but the raw scores are in a different league.

However, the RTX A1000 Mobile is not without purpose. Its 60 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate a design for thin-and-light mobile workstations where power draw and physical space are critical. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, with its 285 W TDP and triple-slot cooler, cannot fit in such chassis. The A1000 Mobile’s 4 GB of GDDR6 memory and 176.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for mobile professional workloads like CAD or light 3D modeling, where portability is prioritized. The data does not show the A1000 Mobile winning any benchmark, but its existence in the comparison highlights a trade-off: extreme performance versus extreme efficiency. For a fixed workstation, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the only choice; for a laptop, the A1000 Mobile is the only feasible option.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in OpenCL?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER scores 223,091 in Geekbench OpenCL, which is 358.1% higher than the RTX A1000 Mobile’s score of 48,703.

Q: Does the RTX A1000 Mobile win any benchmark in this comparison?

A: No. The head-to-head data shows the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER winning both the Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan tests, with the A1000 Mobile having zero wins.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average score of 48,704, while the RTX A1000 Mobile averages 47,743. This makes the desktop card 2% higher, as listed in the rival data for both products.

Q: Which GPU has a higher transistor density?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has a transistor density of 121.1M per mm², whereas the RTX A1000 Mobile has a density of 43.5M per mm².

Q: Are both GPUs in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes, both the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER and the RTX A1000 Mobile are listed at the 86th percentile when compared to all GPUs.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in nearly every measurable specification. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER uses an AD103 chip on a 5 nm process, while the RTX A1000 Mobile uses a GA107 chip on an 8 nm process. Transistor counts are 45,900 million versus 8,700 million, respectively. Die size also differs: 379 mm² for the desktop card, 200 mm² for the mobile part.

Memory configurations diverge sharply. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s. The A1000 Mobile has 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, with 176.0 GB/s. Core counts follow suit: 8,448 shading units, 264 TMUs, and 96 ROPs for the desktop card, versus 2,048 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs for the mobile card. The desktop card also has 66 ray-tracing cores and 264 tensor cores, compared to 16 and 64 on the mobile part.

Clock speeds are also far apart. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER boosts to 2610 MHz, while the A1000 Mobile boosts to 1140 MHz. Rated power draw is 285 W versus 60 W. The desktop card requires a triple-slot cooler and a 1x 16-pin power connector, with a suggested 600 W PSU; the mobile card is an IGP with no power connectors. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, the A1000 Mobile uses x8. Display outputs are also distinct: the desktop card offers 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the mobile part’s outputs are listed as “Portable Device Dependent.”

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap is generational. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, while the RTX A1000 Mobile uses Ampere. This is reflected in the process node: TSMC’s 5 nm for Ada, versus Samsung’s 8 nm for Ampere. The newer process enables a much higher transistor density—121.1M per mm² versus 43.5M per mm²—allowing the desktop chip to pack over five times the transistors into less than twice the die area.

Core composition also differs fundamentally. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 66 ray-tracing cores and 264 tensor cores, versus 16 and 64 on the A1000 Mobile. This suggests a more robust hardware implementation for ray-traced workloads and AI acceleration on the Ada part. The FP32 compute is 44.10 TFLOPS for the desktop card, versus 4.669 TFLOPS for the mobile card, a 9.4x difference that aligns with the core count disparity.

The API support is identical: both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The memory types differ—GDDR6X versus GDDR6—with the former offering higher bandwidth per pin. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s memory clock is 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective, while the A1000 Mobile runs at 1375 MHz with 11 Gbps effective. Despite the higher memory clock on the mobile part, the narrower bus (128-bit vs 256-bit) results in a much lower total bandwidth.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER wins decisively in every benchmark category where both have data. Its 358.1% lead in OpenCL and 340.4% lead in Vulkan make it the clear winner for compute-heavy tasks like rendering, scientific simulation, or machine learning training. The 16 GB frame buffer and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth are suited for large datasets and high-resolution textures. Its 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance is orders of magnitude beyond the A1000 Mobile’s 4.669 TFLOPS, indicating superiority in general-purpose GPU computing.

The RTX A1000 Mobile, despite losing all benchmarks, wins in the domain of power efficiency and form factor. Its 60 W TDP is less than a quarter of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 285 W. This makes it viable for battery-powered laptops, where the desktop card’s power draw is impossible to support. Its IGP slot width means it requires no dedicated cooler or power connector, enabling ultra-portable designs. The 4 GB memory is sufficient for entry-level professional tasks like 2D CAD or basic video encoding, where the mobile card’s portability outweighs its performance deficit. In short, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER wins on raw speed, while the RTX A1000 Mobile wins on mobility and energy efficiency.