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2.2Graphics4.4
2.7Overall performance3.8
6.0Display2.8
7.7Memory & storage3.7
4.0Battery & portability6.0
6.7Features & cooling4.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
m18 RTX 4050 (2023)ROG Strix G18 RTX 4070 (2023)
| m18 RTX 4050 (2023) | ROG Strix G18 RTX 4070 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 319.9 mm | 294 mm | +25.9 mm |
| Width | 410.3 mm | 399 mm | +11.3 mm |
| Thickness | 26.7 mm | 30.8 mm | −4.1 mm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg | 3 kg | +1.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is m18 RTX 4050 (2023) better than ROG Strix G18 RTX 4070 (2023)?
- Refresh rate480 Hz vs 165 Hz2.9×
- 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%
- Response time3 ms vs 7 ms2.3×
- HDRYes · ROG Strix G18 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- M.2 SSD slots4 vs 22×
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · ROG Strix G18 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- SD card readerYes · ROG Strix G18 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- IR camera (face login)Yes · ROG Strix G18 RTX 4070 (2023): No
Why is ROG Strix G18 RTX 4070 (2023) better than m18 RTX 4050 (2023)?
- GPU compute (FP32)12.1 TFLOPS vs 21.8 TFLOPS+80%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light9,537 vs 15,406+62%
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 140 W+22%
- Weight4.23 kg vs 3 kg+41%
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 4,608+80%
- Video memory6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,124 vs 1,406+25%
- SSD (base)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
- CPU cores14 vs 16+14%
- Fan noise (max. load)56.7 dB vs 46 dB+23%
- CPU threads20 vs 24+20%
- Key travel1.8 mm vs 1.9 mm+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 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 | 9,537 | 15,406 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-13650HX | Core i7-13700HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 14 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13650HX, Core i7-13700HX, Ryzen 7 7745HX, Core i9-13900HX, Core i9-13980HX, Ryzen 9 7845HX, Ryzen 9 7945HX | Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13980HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 14,772 | 15,009 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,840 | 2,715 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,124 | 1,406 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 480 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 7 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 | Yes | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 8,192 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 256 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 | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 4.23 kg | 3 kg |
| Thickness | 26.7 mm | 30.8 mm |
| Width | 410.3 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 319.9 mm | 294 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black, Gray | Black |
| Cooling fans | 4 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 56.7 dB | 46 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 | Yes | 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 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 1.9 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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