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7.7Graphics9.2
8.5Overall performance9.4
7.5Display5.8
7.4Memory & storage8.6
9.7Battery & portability7.4
8.3Features & cooling8.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Aorus 15X RTX 4070 (2023)Raider GE78 HX RTX 4080 (2023)
| Aorus 15X RTX 4070 (2023) | Raider GE78 HX RTX 4080 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 274 mm | 298 mm | −24 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 380 mm | −23 mm |
| Thickness | 21.7 mm | 23 mm | −1.3 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 3.1 kg | −0.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Aorus 15X RTX 4070 (2023) better than Raider GE78 HX RTX 4080 (2023)?
- Refresh rate360 Hz vs 165 Hz2.2×
- Weight2.28 kg vs 3.1 kg+36%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Raider GE78 HX RTX 4080 (2023): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Raider GE78 HX RTX 4080 (2023): No
- Thickness21.7 mm vs 23 mm+6%
- Pixel density141 ppi vs 133 ppi+6%
Why is Raider GE78 HX RTX 4080 (2023) better than Aorus 15X RTX 4070 (2023)?
- GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 37.6 TFLOPS+72%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,175 vs 20,972+59%
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 4,096 GB2×
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 7,424+61%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core14,049 vs 16,342+16%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,296 vs 1,975+52%
- Video memory8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
- CPU cores16 vs 24+50%
- USB-C ports1 vs 33×
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
- SD card readerNo · Aorus 15X RTX 4070 (2023): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21.8 TFLOPS | 37.6 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 13,175 | 20,972 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-13700HX | Core i9-13950HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 24 | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 5 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HX, Core i9-13950HX, Core i9-13980HX | Core i9-13950HX, Core i9-13980HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 14,049 | 16,342 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,526 | 3,021 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,296 | 1,975 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.6″ | 17″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 360 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 133 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 1,024 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 99 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Power adapter | 280 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.28 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 21.7 mm | 23 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 380 mm |
| Depth | 274 mm | 298 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black, Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 58 dB | 59 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 3 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | Yes | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 2 mm | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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