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6.6Graphics4.0
6.5Overall performance4.8
5.9Display6.5
2.8Memory & storage4.9
2.1Battery & portability3.9
5.0Features & cooling5.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
G15 5530 RTX 4060 (2023)LOQ 16APH8 RTX 4050 (2023)
| G15 5530 RTX 4060 (2023) | LOQ 16APH8 RTX 4050 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 275 mm | 277.6 mm | −2.6 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 359.6 mm | −2.6 mm |
| Thickness | 27 mm | 25.9 mm | +1.1 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.6 kg | +0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is G15 5530 RTX 4060 (2023) better than LOQ 16APH8 RTX 4050 (2023)?
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 95 W+47%
- CPU cores14 vs 62.3×
- GPU compute (FP32)16 TFLOPS vs 11.4 TFLOPS+40%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light11,474 vs 8,435+36%
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 144 Hz+15%
- Video memory8 GB vs 6 GB+33%
- Advanced OptimusYes · LOQ 16APH8 RTX 4050 (2023): No
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- GPU shader cores3,072 vs 2,560+20%
- SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 512 GB+95%
- Fan noise (max. load)47.8 dB vs 56 dB+17%
Why is LOQ 16APH8 RTX 4050 (2023) better than G15 5530 RTX 4060 (2023)?
- RAM (up to)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Battery capacity56 Wh vs 80 Wh+43%
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 2,048 GB2×
- Weight2.81 kg vs 2.6 kg+8%
- Brightness250 nits vs 350 nits+40%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncNo · G15 5530 RTX 4060 (2023): Yes
- USB-C charging (Power Delivery)No · G15 5530 RTX 4060 (2023): Yes
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
- Thickness27 mm vs 25.9 mm+4%
- Webcam720p vs 1,080p+50%
- RAM speed4,800 MHz vs 5,200 MHz+8%
- Screen size15.6″ vs 16″+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 95 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,072 | 2,560 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 16 TFLOPS | 11.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 11,474 | 8,435 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-13650HX | Ryzen 5 7640HS |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 14 | 6 |
| CPU threads | — | 12 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-13450HX, Core i7-13650HX, Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HX | Ryzen 5 7640HS, Ryzen 7 7840HS |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 10,777 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,639 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 781 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits |
| Response time | 1 ms | — |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | No | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 5,200 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 2,048 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 56 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Power adapter | 240 W | 230 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | No | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.81 kg | 2.6 kg |
| Thickness | 27 mm | 25.9 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 359.6 mm |
| Depth | 275 mm | 277.6 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Grey | Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 47.8 dB | 56 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | 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 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.5 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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