First Tests! Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU Is a Scorcher (With a Big Caveat)
Nvidia’s much-anticipated GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU is finally here, and the early verdict is in: it’s a scorcher.
With a whopping 24GB of GDDR6 memory, the RTX 4090 is the most powerful laptop GPU ever released. Early benchmarks show that it comfortably outperforms its predecessor, the RTX 2080, and even gives the desktop RTX 2080 Ti a run for its money.
However, there’s a catch: the RTX 4090 is only available in a handful of high-end gaming laptops, and it comes with a hefty price tag. For example, the Asus ROG G703VI-XH74K, which is one of the few laptops currently available with the RTX 4090, costs a whopping $4,699.
So, is the RTX 4090 worth the premium? If you’re a hard-core gamer or professional who requires the very best performance, then the answer is probably yes. For everyone else, the answer is probably no.
The RTX 4090 is an impressive feat of engineering, and it’s clear that Nvidia has once again raised the bar for laptop gaming performance. However, the high cost of entry means that it’s only likely to be worth the investment for a small handful of users.
