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3.7Graphics5.6
3.2Overall performance5.0
3.1Display2.3
5.6Memory & storage3.1
7.3Battery & portability3.9
3.0Features & cooling3.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
G5 RTX 4050 (2023)Katana 15 B13 RTX 4060 (2023)
| G5 RTX 4050 (2023) | Katana 15 B13 RTX 4060 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 238 mm | 259 mm | −21 mm |
| Width | 360 mm | 359 mm | +1 mm |
| Thickness | 22 mm | 25 mm | −3 mm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 2.2 kg | −0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is G5 RTX 4050 (2023) better than Katana 15 B13 RTX 4060 (2023)?
- SSD (up to)5,000 GB vs 512 GB9.8×
- Weight1.9 kg vs 2.25 kg+18%
- SSD (base)5,000 GB vs 512 GB9.8×
- CPU cores10 vs 8+25%
- USB-C ports2 vs 12×
- SD card readerYes · Katana 15 B13 RTX 4060 (2023): No
- Brightness300 nits vs 250 nits+20%
- Thickness22 mm vs 25 mm+14%
- Response time20 ms vs 33 ms+65%
- Max CPU clock4.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz+11%
- DCI-P3 coverage41% vs 38%+8%
- sRGB coverage61% vs 57%+7%
Why is Katana 15 B13 RTX 4060 (2023) better than G5 RTX 4050 (2023)?
- GPU power (TGP)75 W vs 105 W+40%
- MUX switchNo · G5 RTX 4050 (2023): Yes
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light7,444 vs 10,783+45%
- GPU compute (FP32)10.5 TFLOPS vs 13.8 TFLOPS+31%
- Video memory6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 3,072+20%
- USB-A ports2 vs 3+50%
- RAM speed4,800 MHz vs 5,200 MHz+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 75 W | 105 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 3,072 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 10.5 TFLOPS | 13.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 7,444 | 10,783 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-13620H | Core i7-13620H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 10 | 8 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-12450H, Core i5-12500H | Core i5-13420H, Core i7-13620H |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.6″ | 15.6″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 250 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 61% | 57% |
| Response time | 20 ms | 33 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 41% | 38% |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 141 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | No | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | No | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 5,200 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 5,000 GB | 512 GB |
| SSD (base) | 5,000 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 54 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Power adapter | 150 W | 200 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | No | No |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 22 mm | 25 mm |
| Width | 360 mm | 359 mm |
| Depth | 238 mm | 259 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 55.5 dB | 54.4 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | No |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | 1 Gbit/s | 1 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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