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3.7Graphics3.9
3.2Overall performance2.6
3.2Display5.6
3.2Memory & storage2.7
3.1Battery & portability5.6
5.0Features & cooling5.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
G6 RTX 4050 (2023)LOQ 15 G9 RTX 3050 (2024)
| G6 RTX 4050 (2023) | LOQ 15 G9 RTX 3050 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 263 mm | 259 mm | +4 mm |
| Width | 359 mm | 360 mm | −1 mm |
| Thickness | 26 mm | 24 mm | +2 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.4 kg | −0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is G6 RTX 4050 (2023) better than LOQ 15 G9 RTX 3050 (2024)?
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light7,364 vs 5,313+39%
- GPU compute (FP32)10.5 TFLOPS vs 7.9 TFLOPS+33%
- Weight2.3 kg vs 2.38 kg+3%
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 2,048+25%
- CPU cores10 vs 8+25%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- USB-C ports2 vs 12×
- SD card readerYes · LOQ 15 G9 RTX 3050 (2024): No
- Key travel2 mm vs 1.5 mm+33%
- Max CPU clock4.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz+11%
- Screen size16″ vs 15.6″+3%
Why is LOQ 15 G9 RTX 3050 (2024) better than G6 RTX 4050 (2023)?
- Video memory6 GB vs 16 GB2.7×
- GPU power (TGP)75 W vs 95 W+27%
- Battery capacity54 Wh vs 60 Wh+11%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncNo · G6 RTX 4050 (2023): Yes
- USB-C charging (Power Delivery)No · G6 RTX 4050 (2023): Yes
- Brightness250 nits vs 300 nits+20%
- Thickness26 mm vs 24 mm+8%
- USB-A ports2 vs 3+50%
- Webcam720p vs 1,080p+50%
- RAM speed4,800 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 75 W | 95 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 2,048 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 10.5 TFLOPS | 7.9 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 7,364 | 5,313 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-13620H | Ryzen 7 7445HS |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 10 | 8 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-13500H, Core i7-12650H, Core i7-13620H | Ryzen 5 8645HS, Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 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 | 250 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | — | 32 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 78% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 141 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | No | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | 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 | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 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 | 60 Wh |
| Power adapter | 150 W | 170 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | No | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.38 kg |
| Thickness | 26 mm | 24 mm |
| Width | 359 mm | 360 mm |
| Depth | 263 mm | 259 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 48 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 | 5.1 |
| 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) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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