The RTX 40 Series Gaming Laptops come packed with all the latest and greatest in gaming hardware. Built upon Ada Lovelace architecture, with enhanced Ray Tracing and AI support, achieve superior performance that is sure to make you the envy of your friends and teammates.
If you are looking to upgrade to one of these incredible gaming laptops, we’ve compiled everything you need to know into one handy ultimate RTX 40 Series laptop guide. This includes each of the graphics cards in the series and all of the must-have laptop accessories you need!
The NVIDIA RTX 40 Series
Engineered utilising all-new Ada Lovelace, third-gen RTX architecture, the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series has been expertly designed to optimise performance in gaming, streaming, and content creation. With third-gen RT and fourth-gen Tensor cores, achieve mind-blowing visuals, silky smooth frame rates, along with realistic lighting and shadows at up to 4K resolutions. The RTX 40 Series GPUs come equipped with a suite of cutting-edge features, including Real-Time Ray Tracing, DLSS 3, MAX-Q, and high-speed GGDR6 video memory.
For a more in-depth look at the NVIDIA RTX 40 Series, take a look at our dedicated blog article.
RTX 40 Series Gaming Laptops:
The power of the RTX 40 Series isn’t just limited to desktop graphics cards. You can also find high-end laptops with one of these GPUs:
To ensure you can achieve the same performance, the RTX 40 Series laptops come equipped with a series of intelligent features. This includes improved energy efficiency, low-voltage memory, tri-speed memory control, and a whole suite of MAX-Q laptop technologies.
Is a Gaming Laptop Right for Me?
A gaming laptop is the perfect choice for those with small spaces and who want to game or work on the go. Built to be equally as powerful as traditional desktop gaming PCs, RTX 40 Series laptops come packed with the latest cutting-edge hardware. This includes Intel 13th Gen CPUs, DDR5 RAM, and much more!
If you’re struggling to decide if a laptop is for you, check out our handy laptop buyers guides for more.
RTX 4090 Laptops
The RTX 4090 is the flagship GPU of the 40 series. Packing in a hefty 9728 CUDA cores and boost clock speeds of up to 2.04GHz, unlock exceptional performance in AAA gaming and high-intensity content creation.
Take advantage of the RT and Tensor cores to unlock mind-blowing visuals and enhanced AI capabilities, thanks to cutting-edge DLSS 3 technology. What’s more, with up to 16GB GDDR6 memory, wave goodbye to those pesky slow loading times and input lag during those critical boss battles. Sit back and enjoy smooth frame rates, plus ultra-fast response times, even at up to 4K resolutions.
| GPU architecture | 9728 |
| CUDA cores | Ada Lovelace |
| Base clock | 1.46GHz |
| Boost clock | 2.04GHz |
| RT cores | Third-gen |
| Tensor cores | Fourth-gen |
| GDDR6 | 16GB |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit |
MSI Titan 18 HX Gaming Laptop
- 18.0” UHD+ display
- 120Hz refresh rate
- Intel i9 14900HX and NVIDIA RTX 4090
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Pro
Gigabyte AORUS 17X Gaming Laptop
- 17.3” QHD
- 240Hz refresh rates
- Intel Core i9 13980HX
- NVIDIA RTX 4090
- 16GB of DDR5 RAM
RTX 4080 Laptops
Designed for enthusiasts and veteran streamers looking to level up their performance is the RTX 4080. Built with 7424 CUDA cores, 12GB GDDR6, and with boost clock speeds of up to 2.28GHz, unlock next-level gaming and content creation with photo-realistic visuals. With support for Real-Time Ray Tracing, DLSS 3, and much more, experience your favourite AAA games at up to 1440p resolutions.
| GPU Architecture | Ada Lovelace |
| CUDA cores | 7424 |
| Base clock | 1.35GHz |
| Boost clock | 2.28GHz |
| RT cores | Third-gen |
| Tensor cores | Fourth-gen |
| GDDR6 | 12GB |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit |
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Gaming Laptop
- 17.3” WQHD+
- 240Hz refresh rate
- AMD Ryzen R9 7945HX CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4080
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
MSI Raider GE68 Gaming Laptop
- 16.0” QHD+
- 240Hz refresh rate
- Intel i9 14900HX and NVIDIA RTX 4080
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Pro
RTX 4070 Laptops
Utilise ground-breaking Ada Lovelace architecture, 4608 CUDA cores, and up to 2.18GHz boost speeds to unlock superior performance in gaming and streaming alike. The RTX 4070 has been expertly designed to deliver buttery smooth frame rates, near-zero latency with up to 8GB GDDR6, along with enhanced Ray Tracing and AI capabilities.
| GPU Architecture | Ada Lovelace |
| CUDA cores | 4608 |
| Base clock | 1.23GHz |
| Boost clock | 2.18GHz |
| RT cores | Third-gen |
| Tensor cores | Fourth-gen |
| GDDR6 | 8GB |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit |
MSI Pulse 15 Gaming Laptop
- 15.6” QHD display
- 165Hz refresh rate
- Intel i9 13900H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
ASUS ROG Strix G18 Gaming Laptop
- 18.0” WQXGA display
- 240Hz refresh rate
- Intel i9 14900HX CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
RTX 4060 Laptops
The RTX 4060 is the ideal choice for gamers looking to harness the latest generation of gaming hardware. Equipped with 3072 high-speed CUDA cores, 8GB GDDR6 video memory, and support for a vast array of cutting-edge technologies, enjoy playing all your favourite AAA titles like never before! Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 feature support for Real-Time Ray Tracing, DLSS 3, NVIDIA G-Sync, and much more.
| GPU Architecture | Ada Lovelace |
| CUDA cores | 3072 |
| Base clock | 1.47GHz |
| Boost clock | 2.37GHz |
| RT cores | Third-gen |
| Tensor cores | Fourth-gen |
| GDDR6 | 8GB |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit |
MSI Pulse 17 Gaming Laptop
- 17.3” FHD
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Intel i7 13700H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
ASUS ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop
- 16.0” WUXGA
- 165Hz refresh rate
- Intel i7 13650HX CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
RTX 4050 Laptops
Designed for budding gamers, the RTX 4050 comes packed with 2560 CUDA cores, 2.37GHz, and 6GB GDDR6 video memory, to deliver exceptional performance. Achieve ultra-fast speeds, silky smooth frame rates, and photo-realistic visuals for an immersive gaming experience.
| GPU Architecture | Ada Lovelace |
| CUDA cores | 2560 |
| Base clock | 1.61GHz |
| Boost clock | 2.37GHz |
| RT cores | Third-gen |
| Tensor cores | Fourth-gen |
| GDDR6 | 6GB |
| Memory-Bus | 96-bit |
Gigabyte G5 Gaming Laptop
- 15.6” FHD
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Intel i7 13620H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4050
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
MSI Katana GF76 Gaming Laptop
- 17.3” FHD display
- Up to 144Hz refresh rates
- Intel Core i7 13620H
- NVIDIA RTX 4050
- Up to 16GB DDR5 RAM
Must-Have Laptop Accessories:
If you are planning on upgrading to an RTX 40 Series laptop, we have plenty of must-have accessories for you to get your hands on.
Lenovo 15.6’’ Gaming Laptop Backpack:
- 15.6” laptop backpack
- Lightweight construction
- Water resistant material
- Light grey
IcyBox 6 in 1 USB Travel Dock:
- USB dock
- 1 x Ethernet port
- 1 x SD cardreader
- 1 x HDMI port
- 2 x USB 3.0 ports
Seagate Expansion 4TB External Hard Drive:
- External hard drive
- 4TB capacity
- USB 3.0 compatibility
AXAGON STND-L 10 to 16’’ Gaming Laptop Stand:
- Laptop stand
- Compatible with 10 to 16” laptops
- Non-slip base
- Foldable
- Cut-out base for heat dissipation
Do You Have an NVIDIA RTX 40 Series Laptop?
Have you upgraded to an NVIDIA RTX 40 Series laptop? How has it improved your gaming or productivity? Let us know in the comments.
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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