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5.3Graphics7.8
5.4Overall performance6.6
2.6Display2.1
3.9Memory & storage6.3
4.3Battery & portability2.5
6.3Features & cooling4.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
G15 5520 RTX 3060 (2022)G15 5535 RTX 4070 (2023)
| G15 5520 RTX 3060 (2022) | G15 5535 RTX 4070 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 272.1 mm | 274.5 mm | −2.4 mm |
| Width | 357.3 mm | 357.3 mm | = |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 26.9 mm | = |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.8 kg | −0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is G15 5520 RTX 3060 (2022) better than G15 5535 RTX 4070 (2023)?
- CPU cores12 vs 62×
- Thunderbolt or USB4Yes · G15 5535 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- Weight2.5 kg vs 2.81 kg+12%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · G15 5535 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- Dolby AtmosYes · G15 5535 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- CPU threads16 vs 12+33%
Why is G15 5535 RTX 4070 (2023) better than G15 5520 RTX 3060 (2022)?
- GPU compute (FP32)13.8 TFLOPS vs 21.8 TFLOPS+58%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light8,687 vs 13,456+55%
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 4,096 GB2×
- GPU power (TGP)130 W vs 140 W+8%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core9,756 vs 10,627+9%
- Video memory6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
- Advanced OptimusNo · G15 5520 RTX 3060 (2022): Yes
- M.2 SSD slots1 vs 22×
- GPU shader cores3,840 vs 4,608+20%
- RAM speed4,800 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+17%
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,265 vs 2,583+14%
- Max CPU clock4.5 GHz vs 5 GHz+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 130 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,840 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 13.8 TFLOPS | 21.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 8,687 | 13,456 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-12500H | Ryzen 5 7640HS |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 12 | 6 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 12 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-12500H, Core i7-12700H | Ryzen 5 7640HS, Ryzen 7 7840HS |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 9,756 | 10,627 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,265 | 2,583 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 776 | 764 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.6″ | 15.6″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 75% | — |
| Response time | 35 ms | 35 ms |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 141 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | Yes |
| 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 | 4,800 MHz | 5,600 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) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 1 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 86 Wh | 86 Wh |
| Power adapter | 240 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | — | No |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.81 kg |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 26.9 mm |
| Width | 357.3 mm | 357.3 mm |
| Depth | 272.1 mm | 274.5 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black, Gray | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 52.5 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | No |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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