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5.0Graphics8.0
6.5Overall performance6.6
5.4Display3.5
4.9Memory & storage6.3
9.1Battery & portability6.1
7.9Features & cooling5.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
TUF Gaming A15 RTX 4050 (2024)TUF Gaming A17 RTX 4070 (2023)
| TUF Gaming A15 RTX 4050 (2024) | TUF Gaming A17 RTX 4070 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 251 mm | 264 mm | −13 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 394 mm | −40 mm |
| Thickness | 24.9 mm | 25.4 mm | −0.5 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.6 kg | −0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is TUF Gaming A15 RTX 4050 (2024) better than TUF Gaming A17 RTX 4070 (2023)?
- Geekbench 6 multi-core13,704 vs 10,408+32%
- Weight2.2 kg vs 2.6 kg+18%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core982 vs 748+31%
- Brightness300 nits vs 250 nits+20%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- sRGB coverage100% vs 62%+61%
- Fan noise (max. load)46 dB vs 57.2 dB+24%
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,657 vs 2,188+21%
- RAM speed5,600 MHz vs 4,800 MHz+17%
- Pixel density141 ppi vs 127 ppi+11%
- Max CPU clock5.1 GHz vs 4.8 GHz+6%
Why is TUF Gaming A17 RTX 4070 (2023) better than TUF Gaming A15 RTX 4050 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)13.4 TFLOPS vs 21.8 TFLOPS+63%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light8,674 vs 13,610+57%
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 4,096 GB2×
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 4,608+80%
- Response time27 ms vs 7 ms3.9×
- Video memory6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
- DCI-P3 coverage70% vs 100%+43%
- Screen size15.6″ vs 17.3″+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 140 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 | 21.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 8,674 | 13,610 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen 7 8845HS | Ryzen 7 7735HS |
| CPU maker | AMD | AMD |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.1 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen 7 8845HS, Ryzen 9 8945HS | Ryzen 7 7735HS, Ryzen 9 7940HS |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 13,704 | 10,408 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,657 | 2,188 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 982 | 748 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.6″ | 17.3″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 250 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 62% |
| Response time | 27 ms | 7 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 70% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 127 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| 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 | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 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 | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 240 W | 280 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.6 kg |
| Thickness | 24.9 mm | 25.4 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 394 mm |
| Depth | 251 mm | 264 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 46 dB | 57.2 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | USB4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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