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Gigabyte Aorus 16X RTX 4070 (2024) vs MSI Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024)

What Aorus 16X RTX 4070 (2024) does better (13) and where Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024) wins (12) — every spec side by side.

Gigabyte Aorus 16X RTX 4070 (2024)
Gigabyte · 2024Aorus 16X RTX 4070 (2024)
9.3Score
13 advantages
Higher score
vs
MSI Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024)
MSI · 2024Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024)
8.6Score
12 advantages
7.8Graphics8.4
8.3Overall performance9.3
8.8Display4.5
8.6Memory & storage9.5
8.6Battery & portability3.8
9.4Features & cooling7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Aorus 16X RTX 4070 (2024)Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024)
356 × 25427357 × 28428.6
Aorus 16X RTX 4070 (2024)Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024)Difference
Depth254 mm284 mm−30 mm
Width356 mm357 mm−1 mm
Thickness27 mm28.6 mm−1.6 mm
Weight2.3 kg2.7 kg−0.4 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Aorus 16X RTX 4070 (2024) better than Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024)?

  1. Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
  2. Brightness550 nits vs 300 nits+83%
  3. Battery capacity99 Wh vs 90 Wh+10%
  4. Weight2.3 kg vs 2.7 kg+17%
  5. Refresh rate165 Hz vs 144 Hz+15%
  6. G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024): No
  7. HDRYes · Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024): No
  8. IR camera (face login)Yes · Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024): No
  9. Dolby AtmosYes · Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024): No
  10. Thickness27 mm vs 28.6 mm+6%
  11. Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
  12. Pixel density189 ppi vs 142 ppi+33%

Why is Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024) better than Aorus 16X RTX 4070 (2024)?

  1. Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,053 vs 2,1732.1×
  2. RAM (up to)64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
  3. Geekbench 6 multi-core13,660 vs 18,789+38%
  4. CPU cores14 vs 24+71%
  5. 3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,337 vs 14,689+10%
  6. RAM (base)8 GB vs 16 GB2×
  7. SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
  8. CPU threads20 vs 32+60%
  9. Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
  10. USB-C ports2 vs 3+50%
  11. Max CPU clock4.9 GHz vs 5.6 GHz+14%
  12. Geekbench 6 single-core2,657 vs 2,987+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Gigabyte Aorus 16X RTX 4070 (2024)Gigabyte Aorus 16X RTX 4070 (2024)9.3
MSI Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024)MSI Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024)8.6
Graphics
Graphics cardGeForce RTX 4070 LaptopGeForce RTX 4070 Laptop
GPU makerNVIDIANVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)140 W140 W
Video memory8 GB8 GB
Video memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
GPU shader cores4,6084,608
GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS21.8 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,33714,689
Processor
ProcessorCore i7-13650HXCore i9-13980HX
CPU makerIntelIntel
CPU cores1424
CPU threads2032
Max CPU clock4.9 GHz5.6 GHz
Processor optionsCore i7-13650HX, Core i7-14650HX, Core i9-14900HXCore i9-13980HX, Core i9-14900HX
Geekbench 6 multi-core13,66018,789
Geekbench 6 single-core2,6572,987
Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,0532,173
Display
Screen size16″16″
Resolution2560 × 16001920 × 1200
Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p)Full HD (1080p/1200p)
Refresh rate165 Hz144 Hz
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness550 nits300 nits
sRGB coverage100%—
Response time3 ms—
DCI-P3 coverage67%—
Pixel density189 ppi142 ppi
Aspect ratio16:1016:10
G-Sync / FreeSyncYesNo
Advanced OptimusNoNo
MUX switchYesYes
HDRYesNo
TouchscreenNoNo
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)64 GB96 GB
RAM (base)8 GB16 GB
RAM typeDDR5DDR5
RAM speed5,600 MHz5,600 MHz
Max. supported RAM64 GB96 GB
RAM slots22
Upgradable RAMYesYes
SSD (up to)4,096 GB4,096 GB
SSD (base)512 GB1,024 GB
M.2 SSD slots22
SSD interfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 5.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity99 Wh90 Wh
Power adapter240 W330 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)YesYes
USB-C charging power—100 W
Design & cooling
Weight2.3 kg2.7 kg
Thickness27 mm28.6 mm
Width356 mm357 mm
Depth254 mm284 mm
Body materialAluminium, PlasticAluminium, Plastic
ColoursGrayGray
Cooling fans22
Vapor chamber coolingNoNo
Liquid metal (CPU)NoNo
Fan noise (max. load)55 dB62 dB
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4Thunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt or USB4YesYes
USB-C ports23
USB-A ports22
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1YesYes
(Mini) DisplayPortYesNo
Ethernet portYesYes
SD card readerYesYes
3.5 mm audio jackYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboardYesYes
Numeric keypadNoYes
Key travel1.7 mm—
Webcam1,080p720p
IR camera (face login)YesNo
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Audio
Speakers2.02.0
Dolby AtmosYesNo

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