vs
5.0Graphics4.0
4.2Overall performance5.4
2.4Display7.4
6.3Memory & storage6.3
3.3Battery & portability4.0
3.7Features & cooling8.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
G15 5525 RTX 3060 (2022)G16 7630 RTX 4050 (2023)
| G15 5525 RTX 3060 (2022) | G16 7630 RTX 4050 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 272.1 mm | 288.7 mm | −16.6 mm |
| Width | 357.3 mm | 357 mm | +0.3 mm |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 25.6 mm | +1.3 mm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.7 kg | −0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is G15 5525 RTX 3060 (2022) better than G16 7630 RTX 4050 (2023)?
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 95 W+21%
- GPU compute (FP32)13.1 TFLOPS vs 11.4 TFLOPS+15%
- GPU shader cores3,840 vs 2,560+50%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light9,127 vs 8,385+9%
- Weight2.52 kg vs 2.73 kg+8%
- Fan noise (max. load)50.5 dB vs 53.5 dB+6%
- sRGB coverage100% vs 98%+2%
Why is G16 7630 RTX 4050 (2023) better than G15 5525 RTX 3060 (2022)?
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Thunderbolt or USB4No · G15 5525 RTX 3060 (2022): Yes
- Refresh rate120 Hz vs 165 Hz+38%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core8,965 vs 11,559+29%
- CPU cores6 vs 10+67%
- Response time35 ms vs 12 ms2.9×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core587 vs 810+38%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncNo · G15 5525 RTX 3060 (2022): Yes
- Advanced OptimusNo · G15 5525 RTX 3060 (2022): Yes
- USB-C charging (Power Delivery)No · G15 5525 RTX 3060 (2022): Yes
- Dolby AtmosNo · G15 5525 RTX 3060 (2022): Yes
- Brightness250 nits vs 300 nits+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 95 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,840 | 2,560 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 13.1 TFLOPS | 11.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 9,127 | 8,385 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen 5 6600H | Core i5-13450HX |
| CPU maker | AMD | Intel |
| CPU cores | 6 | 10 |
| CPU threads | 12 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen 5 6600H, Ryzen 7 6800H, Ryzen 9 6900HX | Core i5-13450HX, Core i7-13650HX, Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 8,965 | 11,559 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,058 | 2,405 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 587 | 810 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 98% |
| Response time | 35 ms | 12 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 49% | 78% |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | No | Yes |
| 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 | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 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 | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.52 kg | 2.73 kg |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 25.6 mm |
| Width | 357.3 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 272.1 mm | 288.7 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Gray, Green | White, Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | — |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | — |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 50.5 dB | 53.5 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | Yes |
| 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 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Key travel | 1.6 mm | — |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
Related comparisons
vs
Dell G15 5525 RTX 3060 (2022)vsAcer Nitro 5 AN515-57 RTX 3070 (2022)4.95.0vs
Dell G15 5525 RTX 3060 (2022)vsHP Victus 15 RTX 3050 Ti (2022)4.94.9vs
Dell G15 5525 RTX 3060 (2022)vsGigabyte G5 RTX 3050 (2022)4.94.9vs
Dell G15 5525 RTX 3060 (2022)vsHP Victus 16 Intel RTX 3050 (2022)4.94.9vs
Dell G15 5525 RTX 3060 (2022)vsMSI Sword 15 RTX 3050 (2022)4.94.9
vsAcer Nitro 5 AN517-42 RTX 3060 (2022)vsDell G15 5525 RTX 3060 (2022)4.84.9