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2.3Graphics9.7
4.2Overall performance9.5
6.9Display8.0
6.3Memory & storage5.5
4.5Battery & portability5.7
6.6Features & cooling9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 3050 (2024)Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024)
| Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 3050 (2024) | Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 279.9 mm | 284 mm | −4.1 mm |
| Width | 360.1 mm | 357 mm | +3.1 mm |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 28 mm | −0.1 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.8 kg | −0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 3050 (2024) better than Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024)?
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- Weight2.65 kg vs 2.75 kg+4%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024): No
- USB-A ports4 vs 22×
Why is Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024) better than Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 3050 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)4.3 TFLOPS vs 45.2 TFLOPS10.5×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light3,719 vs 26,1927×
- Video memory6 GB vs 32 GB5.3×
- GPU shader cores2,048 vs 9,7284.8×
- CPU cores6 vs 244×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core762 vs 1,9122.5×
- Geekbench 6 multi-core11,750 vs 19,934+70%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Thunderbolt or USB4No · Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 3050 (2024): Yes
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 100 Wh+11%
- CPU threads12 vs 322.7×
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 175 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 32 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,048 | 9,728 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 4.3 TFLOPS | 45.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 3,719 | 26,192 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen 5 8645HS | Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU maker | AMD | Intel |
| CPU cores | 6 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 12 | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 5 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen 5 8645HS, Ryzen 7 8845HS, Ryzen 9 8945HS | Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 11,750 | 19,934 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,826 | 3,222 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 762 | 1,912 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Response time | 7 ms | — |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 2.75 kg |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 28 mm |
| Width | 360.1 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 279.9 mm | 284 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 3 |
| USB-A ports | 4 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.4 mm | — |
| Webcam | 720p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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