Acer Nitro 16 Intel AN16-73 RTX 4050 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024)
What Nitro 16 Intel AN16-73 RTX 4050 (2024) does better (12) and where Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024) wins (12) — every spec side by side.
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4.5Graphics8.3
6.7Overall performance7.2
7.6Display8.1
6.3Memory & storage6.3
6.8Battery & portability3.9
8.2Features & cooling5.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Nitro 16 Intel AN16-73 RTX 4050 (2024)Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024)
| Nitro 16 Intel AN16-73 RTX 4050 (2024) | Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 277.5 mm | 261.8 mm | +15.7 mm |
| Width | 357.8 mm | 363.4 mm | −5.6 mm |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 26.9 mm | −4.2 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 4050 (2024) better than Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- Thunderbolt or USB4Yes · Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024): No
- Geekbench 6 multi-core13,305 vs 10,326+29%
- Brightness500 nits vs 300 nits+67%
- CPU cores14 vs 10+40%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,175 vs 889+32%
- Advanced OptimusYes · Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024): No
- SD card readerYes · Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024): No
- Thickness22.7 mm vs 26.9 mm+19%
- CPU threads20 vs 16+25%
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,471 vs 2,299+7%
- Max CPU clock4.9 GHz vs 4.8 GHz+2%
Why is Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024) better than Nitro 16 Intel AN16-73 RTX 4050 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)12.1 TFLOPS vs 21.8 TFLOPS+80%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light8,834 vs 14,469+64%
- GPU power (TGP)110 W vs 140 W+27%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 4,608+80%
- Battery capacity76 Wh vs 80 Wh+5%
- Response time7 ms vs 3 ms2.3×
- Video memory6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
- HDRNo · Nitro 16 Intel AN16-73 RTX 4050 (2024): Yes
- Webcam720p vs 1,080p+50%
- USB-A ports3 vs 4+33%
- Pixel density142 ppi vs 189 ppi+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 110 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 12.1 TFLOPS | 21.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 8,834 | 14,469 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-14500HX | Core i5-14450HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 14 | 10 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-14500HX, Core i7-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX | Core i5-14450HX, Core i5-14500HX, Core i7-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 13,305 | 10,326 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,471 | 2,299 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,175 | 889 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 7 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 69% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 76 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 300 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.45 kg | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 26.9 mm |
| Width | 357.8 mm | 363.4 mm |
| Depth | 277.5 mm | 261.8 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 56.6 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | No |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.5 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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