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3.6Graphics7.2
5.3Overall performance6.5
5.1Display8.1
8.6Memory & storage3.6
7.0Battery & portability3.7
7.8Features & cooling3.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
G5 RTX 4050 (2024)Legion Pro 5 16 RTX 4060 (2024)
| G5 RTX 4050 (2024) | Legion Pro 5 16 RTX 4060 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 238 mm | 260 mm | −22 mm |
| Width | 360 mm | 363 mm | −3 mm |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 27 mm | −4.3 mm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 2.5 kg | −0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is G5 RTX 4050 (2024) better than Legion Pro 5 16 RTX 4060 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 1,000 GB4.1×
- Weight2.08 kg vs 2.5 kg+20%
- Advanced OptimusYes · Legion Pro 5 16 RTX 4060 (2024): No
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SD card readerYes · Legion Pro 5 16 RTX 4060 (2024): No
- IR camera (face login)Yes · Legion Pro 5 16 RTX 4060 (2024): No
- Dolby AtmosYes · Legion Pro 5 16 RTX 4060 (2024): No
- CPU cores12 vs 10+20%
- Thickness22.7 mm vs 27 mm+19%
- Brightness350 nits vs 300 nits+17%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
Why is Legion Pro 5 16 RTX 4060 (2024) better than G5 RTX 4050 (2024)?
- GPU power (TGP)75 W vs 140 W+87%
- Battery capacity54 Wh vs 80 Wh+48%
- Video memory6 GB vs 32 GB5.3×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light7,182 vs 11,206+56%
- GPU compute (FP32)10.5 TFLOPS vs 16 TFLOPS+52%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Refresh rate144 Hz vs 165 Hz+15%
- Response time11 ms vs 3 ms3.7×
- G-Sync / FreeSyncNo · G5 RTX 4050 (2024): Yes
- HDRNo · G5 RTX 4050 (2024): Yes
- RAM (base)8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- USB-C charging (Power Delivery)No · G5 RTX 4050 (2024): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 75 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 32 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 3,072 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 10.5 TFLOPS | 16 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 7,182 | 11,206 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-13500H | Ryzen 9 7945HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 12 | 10 |
| CPU threads | 16 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-13500H, Core i7-13620H | Core i9-14900HX, Ryzen 9 7945HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 11,344 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,455 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 792 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 350 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 99% | 100% |
| Response time | 11 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 68% | 69% |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | No | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 54 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Power adapter | 150 W | 300 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | No | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.08 kg | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 27 mm |
| Width | 360 mm | 363 mm |
| Depth | 238 mm | 260 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Gray | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54.8 dB | 56.6 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | No |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | Yes | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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