Acer Nitro 16 Intel AN16-73 RTX 3050 (2024) vs Asus ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4070 (2024)
What Nitro 16 Intel AN16-73 RTX 3050 (2024) does better (8) and where ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4070 (2024) wins (16) — every spec side by side.
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2.3Graphics8.7
5.6Overall performance8.9
7.6Display7.4
6.3Memory & storage3.2
6.8Battery & portability4.8
8.2Features & cooling7.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Nitro 16 Intel AN16-73 RTX 3050 (2024)ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4070 (2024)
| Nitro 16 Intel AN16-73 RTX 3050 (2024) | ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4070 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 277.5 mm | 264 mm | +13.5 mm |
| Width | 357.8 mm | 354 mm | +3.8 mm |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 30 mm | −7.3 mm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 2.5 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Nitro 16 Intel AN16-73 RTX 3050 (2024) better than ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 1,000 GB4.1×
- Thickness22.7 mm vs 30 mm+32%
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4070 (2024): No
- SD card readerYes · ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4070 (2024): No
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- Pixel density142 ppi vs 138 ppi+3%
Why is ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4070 (2024) better than Nitro 16 Intel AN16-73 RTX 3050 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)4.3 TFLOPS vs 21.8 TFLOPS5.1×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light3,770 vs 15,0044×
- Video memory6 GB vs 16 GB2.7×
- GPU shader cores2,048 vs 4,6082.2×
- Geekbench 6 multi-core13,305 vs 19,702+48%
- Battery capacity76 Wh vs 90 Wh+18%
- CPU cores14 vs 24+71%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,175 vs 1,923+64%
- RAM (base)8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- Dolby AtmosNo · Nitro 16 Intel AN16-73 RTX 3050 (2024): Yes
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,000 GB+95%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 140 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,048 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 4.3 TFLOPS | 21.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 3,770 | 15,004 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-14500HX | Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 14 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-14500HX, Core i7-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX | Core i9-13980HX, Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 13,305 | 19,702 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,471 | 3,233 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,175 | 1,923 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 7 ms | — |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 138 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 76 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.45 kg | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 30 mm |
| Width | 357.8 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 277.5 mm | 264 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 44 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 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 | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Key travel | — | 1.8 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 4 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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