Nvidia has increased the video memory of its GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU from 8GB to 12GB of GDDR7, marking a 50% increase aimed at improving performance for gamers and AI enthusiasts. This upgrade addresses the limitations of 8GB GPUs, which have become a bottleneck for high-resolution gaming and local AI model execution. However, the mobile version of the RTX 5070 retains the same architecture as its predecessor, featuring a 128-bit memory interface and 4,608 CUDA cores. It uses the GB206 silicon die, which is less powerful than the GB205 die found in the desktop RTX 5070, ensuring that the desktop variant remains superior despite the RAM enhancement in the laptop version. This announcement was subtly included in a blog post regarding a routine Game Ready driver update, reflecting Nvidia's ongoing challenges with memory shortages and pricing.