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7.8Graphics7.4
7.7Overall performance7.2
6.5Display4.0
7.1Memory & storage2.7
8.0Battery & portability8.5
7.5Features & cooling6.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023)Aorus 5 RTX 3070 (2022)
| Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023) | Aorus 5 RTX 3070 (2022) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 283 mm | 254 mm | +29 mm |
| Width | 398 mm | 357 mm | +41 mm |
| Thickness | 22 mm | 27 mm | −5 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.3 kg | +0.5 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023) better than Aorus 5 RTX 3070 (2022)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- SSD (up to)16,000 GB vs 1,000 GB16×
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- MUX switchYes · Aorus 5 RTX 3070 (2022): No
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 130 W+8%
- GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 16.9 TFLOPS+29%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,241 vs 11,534+15%
- SSD (base)16,000 GB vs 1,000 GB16×
- Thickness22 mm vs 27 mm+23%
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- RAM typeDDR5 vs DDR4
- RAM speed5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz+62%
Why is Aorus 5 RTX 3070 (2022) better than Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023)?
- Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Weight2.8 kg vs 2.3 kg+22%
- CPU cores10 vs 14+40%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 5,120+11%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
- Pixel density130 ppi vs 141 ppi+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 130 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 5,120 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21.8 TFLOPS | 16.9 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 13,241 | 11,534 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-13620H | Core i7-12700H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 10 | 14 |
| CPU threads | — | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-12500H, Core i7-13700H | Core i7-12700H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 11,769 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,467 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 1,111 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17.3″ | 15.6″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 130 ppi | 141 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | — | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | No |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| RAM speed | 5,200 MHz | 3,200 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 16,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 16,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 99 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 240 W | 230 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 22 mm | 27 mm |
| Width | 398 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 283 mm | 254 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 3 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 2 mm | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | — |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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