Nvidia RTX 5070 laptop GPU officially has 12GB of VRAM — and it’s about time
Nvidia has officially launched the GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU with 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM, upgrading from the previously rumored 8GB configuration. The increase in memory and use of faster GDDR7 technology aims to improve performance in 1440p gaming, ray tracing, and AI tasks. This move addresses previous limitations and enhances the mid-range laptop GPU market. The new 5070 is expected to be available to manufacturers in 2026, with laptops likely to follow this year.
- ▪The Nvidia RTX 5070 laptop GPU now comes with 12GB of GDDR7 memory, up from the initially planned 8GB.
- ▪The GPU uses a 192-bit memory bus, enabling better performance with high-resolution textures and ray tracing.
- ▪GDDR7 memory provides higher bandwidth, improving frame rates and supporting AI features like DLSS 4.5.
- ▪Nvidia is not discontinuing the 8GB model, but the 12GB version offers manufacturers and consumers more flexibility.
- ▪The RTX 5070 with 12GB VRAM is expected to appear in laptops priced between $1,200 and $1,500.
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Laptops Gaming Laptops Nvidia RTX 5070 laptop GPU gets 12GB VRAM — here’s why it's a game-changer News By Tony Polanco published 28 April 2026 A huge win for gamers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Nvidia) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Nvidia has officially announced the GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU with 12GB of GDDR7 memory. We’ve heard rumors about this GPU for a while, but now it’s the real deal.While the company isn’t discontinuing the 8GB model, this spruced-up 12GB variant should give vendors and customers more options.
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