NVIDIA

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

Expert rating6.3 / 10

GPU Brand:: NVIDIA
VRAM:: 8GB GDDR6
Memory Type:: GDDR6
TDP:: 80-115W configurable TGP

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Manufacturer: NVIDIA Last updated: 2026-09-12

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile Review

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile turns up in searches from buyers comparing thicker gaming laptops against thinner Max-Q designs using the same chip name, since the full-power version runs meaningfully higher clocks.

It's the standard (non-Max-Q) mobile implementation of the RTX 2070 Super's TU104 die, letting laptop makers run it up to a 115W TGP for noticeably better sustained clocks than the Max-Q variant already in this catalog manages within its tighter power budget.

Full Power vs Max-Q, Same Chip

This is the same underlying TU104 configuration as the RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, just given more thermal and power headroom to sustain higher boost clocks, which is why a thicker 2020 gaming laptop running this variant will noticeably outpace a thinner one running the Max-Q version despite sharing the model name. That headroom advantage comes with the usual tradeoff of a bigger, heavier, louder laptop chassis to dissipate the extra heat.

Comparison to Alternatives

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, already in this catalog, uses the identical die at a lower power ceiling, so the real difference between the two comes down to the laptop's cooling and power delivery rather than the silicon itself. Against the desktop NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super, this mobile variant trails meaningfully in sustained clocks due to the tighter mobile power envelope, a normal and expected gap between desktop and laptop implementations of the same chip.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating6.3 / 10

A solid full-power mobile implementation of a proven chip - worth seeking out over the Max-Q version if chassis thickness isn't a concern.

Best for

Thicker gaming laptop buyers wanting more sustained performance than Max-Q offers
1080p/1440p mobile gaming without needing the thinnest possible chassis
Buyers comparing full-power vs Max-Q variants before purchase

Not for

Buyers prioritizing thin-and-light portability (the Max-Q variant suits that better)
4K gaming on external displays
New purchases - current-gen mobile GPUs offer far better efficiency

Specifications

What these specs mean

Platform

GPU Brand	NVIDIA
Board Partner	OEM (varies by laptop model)

Identity and type

Series	GeForce RTX 20
Tier	High-End (Laptop, Full-Power, 2020)

Performance

VRAM	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6
Boost Clock	1365 MHz
Ray Tracing Support	Yes

Physical & Power

TDP	80-115W configurable TGP
Slot Width	N/A (mobile GPU)

Silicon

Architecture	Turing
Shader Units	2560

Ray tracing and AI

RT Cores	40
AI Accelerators	320

Memory

Memory Bus Width	256 bit

Host interface

PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16 (mobile)

Market and workstation

Launch Date	2020-04

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile?

Key specs for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile: VRAM 8 GB, Boost Clock 1365 MHz, TDP 80-115W configurable TGP, PCIe Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 (mobile), Memory Type GDDR6, Ray Tracing Support Yes.

Who is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile best suited to?

Best suited to: Thicker gaming laptop buyers wanting more sustained performance than Max-Q offers; 1080p/1440p mobile gaming without needing the thinnest possible chassis; Buyers comparing full-power vs Max-Q variants before purchase.

What are the drawbacks of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile?

Not the best fit for: Buyers prioritizing thin-and-light portability (the Max-Q variant suits that better); 4K gaming on external displays; New purchases - current-gen mobile GPUs offer far better efficiency.