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4.8Graphics4.9
5.9Overall performance5.6
5.6Display3.3
6.6Memory & storage9.6
4.1Battery & portability5.3
9.1Features & cooling3.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
X16 RTX 4050 (2023)XPS 17 9730 RTX 4070 (2023)
| X16 RTX 4050 (2023) | XPS 17 9730 RTX 4070 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 289.8 mm | 248.1 mm | +41.7 mm |
| Width | 364.7 mm | 374.4 mm | −9.7 mm |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 19.5 mm | −0.9 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.3 kg | +0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is X16 RTX 4050 (2023) better than XPS 17 9730 RTX 4070 (2023)?
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 60 W2.3×
- Refresh rate480 Hz vs 60 Hz8×
- MUX switchYes · XPS 17 9730 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- Geekbench 6 multi-core12,672 vs 11,392+11%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · XPS 17 9730 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · XPS 17 9730 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- RAM typeLPDDR5 vs DDR5
- Cooling fans4 vs 22×
- USB-A ports2 vs 0
- HDMI 2.1Yes · XPS 17 9730 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- Dolby AtmosYes · XPS 17 9730 RTX 4070 (2023): No
Why is XPS 17 9730 RTX 4070 (2023) better than X16 RTX 4050 (2023)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 8,192 GB2×
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 4,608+80%
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 97 Wh+8%
- Brightness300 nits vs 500 nits+67%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light8,093 vs 9,724+20%
- Weight2.72 kg vs 2.31 kg+18%
- Video memory6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
- Upgradable RAMNo · X16 RTX 4050 (2023): Yes
- SSD (base)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
- CPU cores10 vs 12+20%
- USB-C ports3 vs 4+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 60 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 13.4 TFLOPS | 13.5 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 8,093 | 9,724 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-13620H | Core i5-13500H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 10 | 12 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13620H, Core i7-13700H, Core i9-13900HK | Core i5-13500H, Core i7-13700H, Core i9-13900H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 12,672 | 11,392 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,531 | 2,481 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 841 | 797 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 17″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 480 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 99% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 99% | — |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 133 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | No |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | — | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | — | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | No | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 8,192 GB |
| SSD (base) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 97 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 130 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.72 kg | 2.31 kg |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 19.5 mm |
| Width | 364.7 mm | 374.4 mm |
| Depth | 289.8 mm | 248.1 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black, Silver | Black, Silver |
| Cooling fans | 4 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | — | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54.8 dB | 50 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 3 | 4 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 0 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | No |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | Yes | No |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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