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4.0Graphics9.7
3.9Overall performance9.2
5.2Display5.9
7.7Memory & storage6.9
4.5Battery & portability4.3
8.6Features & cooling9.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
m18 R2 RTX 4070 (2024)x16 R2 RTX 4090 (2024)
| m18 R2 RTX 4070 (2024) | x16 R2 RTX 4090 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 319.9 mm | 289.8 mm | +30.1 mm |
| Width | 410.3 mm | 364.7 mm | +45.6 mm |
| Thickness | 25.1 mm | 18.6 mm | +6.5 mm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg | 2.7 kg | +1.6 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is m18 R2 RTX 4070 (2024) better than x16 R2 RTX 4090 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SSD (up to)8,192 GB vs 4,096 GB2×
- Battery capacity97 Wh vs 90 Wh+8%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core16,247 vs 13,420+21%
- Upgradable RAMYes · x16 R2 RTX 4090 (2024): No
- M.2 SSD slots4 vs 22×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,062 vs 1,012+5%
- USB-C ports3 vs 2+50%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- Screen size18″ vs 16″+12%
- CPU threads24 vs 22+9%
- Max CPU clock5.2 GHz vs 4.8 GHz+8%
Why is x16 R2 RTX 4090 (2024) better than m18 R2 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 45.2 TFLOPS2.1×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,338 vs 25,180+76%
- Weight4.23 kg vs 2.66 kg+59%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 9,7282.1×
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Thickness25.1 mm vs 18.6 mm+35%
- RAM (base)8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- RAM typeDDR5 vs LPDDR5X
- RAM speed5,600 MHz vs 7,467 MHz+33%
- Pixel density126 ppi vs 142 ppi+13%
- Fan noise (max. load)56.6 dB vs 53.9 dB+5%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 9,728 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21.8 TFLOPS | 45.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,338 | 25,180 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-14650HX | Core Ultra 7 155H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 24 | 22 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX | Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 16,247 | 13,420 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,762 | 2,558 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,062 | 1,012 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 480 Hz | 480 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 126 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 7,467 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | — |
| RAM slots | 2 | — |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | No |
| SSD (up to) | 8,192 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 4 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 97 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 360 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 4.23 kg | 2.66 kg |
| Thickness | 25.1 mm | 18.6 mm |
| Width | 410.3 mm | 364.7 mm |
| Depth | 319.9 mm | 289.8 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Silver |
| Cooling fans | 4 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | — | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 56.6 dB | 53.9 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | Yes |
| Ethernet port | Yes | No |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 1.8 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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