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7.8Graphics6.9
5.2Overall performance4.4
5.2Display6.0
7.7Memory & storage7.7
4.5Battery & portability4.0
8.6Features & cooling6.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
m18 R2 RTX 4090 (2024)m18 RTX 4080 (2023)
| m18 R2 RTX 4090 (2024) | m18 RTX 4080 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 319.9 mm | 319.9 mm | = |
| Width | 410.3 mm | 410.3 mm | = |
| Thickness | 25.1 mm | 26.7 mm | −1.6 mm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg | 4.2 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is m18 R2 RTX 4090 (2024) better than m18 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- GPU compute (FP32)45.2 TFLOPS vs 37.6 TFLOPS+20%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core16,247 vs 14,772+10%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light24,520 vs 23,638+4%
- Video memory16 GB vs 12 GB+33%
- GPU shader cores9,728 vs 7,424+31%
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 256 GB2×
- CPU cores16 vs 14+14%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
- Thickness25.1 mm vs 26.7 mm+6%
- CPU threads24 vs 20+20%
- RAM speed5,600 MHz vs 4,800 MHz+17%
- Max CPU clock5.2 GHz vs 4.9 GHz+6%
Why is m18 RTX 4080 (2023) better than m18 R2 RTX 4090 (2024)?
- HDRNo · m18 R2 RTX 4090 (2024): Yes
- RAM (base)8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,062 vs 1,124+6%
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,762 vs 2,840+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 9,728 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 45.2 TFLOPS | 37.6 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 24,520 | 23,638 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-14650HX | Core i7-13650HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 14 |
| CPU threads | 24 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX | Core i7-13650HX, Core i7-13700HX, Ryzen 7 7745HX, Core i9-13900HX, Core i9-13980HX, Ryzen 9 7845HX, Ryzen 9 7945HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 16,247 | 14,772 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,762 | 2,840 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,062 | 1,124 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| 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 |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 126 ppi | 126 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 8,192 GB | 8,192 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 4 | 4 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 97 Wh | 97 Wh |
| Power adapter | 360 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 4.23 kg | 4.23 kg |
| Thickness | 25.1 mm | 26.7 mm |
| Width | 410.3 mm | 410.3 mm |
| Depth | 319.9 mm | 319.9 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Black, Gray |
| Cooling fans | 4 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | — | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 56.6 dB | 56.7 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | Yes |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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