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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024) vs MSI Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024)

What Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024) does better (11) and where Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024) wins (15) — every spec side by side.

Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024)
Lenovo · 2024Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024)
8.6Score
11 advantages
Higher score
vs
MSI Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024)
MSI · 2024Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024)
8.6Score
15 advantages
8.1Graphics8.4
7.4Overall performance9.3
8.1Display4.5
8.6Memory & storage9.5
6.9Battery & portability3.8
6.8Features & cooling7.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024)Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024)
359.7 × 262.325.2357 × 28428.6
Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024)Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024)Difference
Depth262.3 mm284 mm−21.7 mm
Width359.7 mm357 mm+2.7 mm
Thickness25.2 mm28.6 mm−3.4 mm
Weight2.3 kg2.7 kg−0.4 kg

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

Why is Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024) better than Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024)?

  1. Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
  2. Weight2.3 kg vs 2.7 kg+17%
  3. Refresh rate165 Hz vs 144 Hz+15%
  4. G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024): No
  5. Advanced OptimusYes · Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024): No
  6. HDRYes · Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024): No
  7. Thickness25.2 mm vs 28.6 mm+13%
  8. USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
  9. Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
  10. Pixel density189 ppi vs 142 ppi+33%
  11. Fan noise (max. load)58.3 dB vs 62 dB+6%

Why is Vector 16 HX RTX 4070 (2024) better than Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024)?

  1. Cinebench 2024 multi-core790 vs 2,1732.8×
  2. CPU cores10 vs 242.4×
  3. Geekbench 6 multi-core11,260 vs 18,789+67%
  4. RAM (up to)64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
  5. Thunderbolt or USB4No · Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
  6. Battery capacity80 Wh vs 90 Wh+12%
  7. 3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,908 vs 14,689+6%
  8. CPU threads16 vs 322×
  9. RAM (base)8 GB vs 16 GB2×
  10. SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
  11. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
  12. Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024)Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024)8.6
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 Light13,90814,689
Processor
ProcessorCore i5-13450HXCore i9-13980HX
CPU makerIntelIntel
CPU cores1024
CPU threads1632
Max CPU clock4.6 GHz5.6 GHz
Processor optionsCore i5-13450HX, Core i7-13650HX, Core i7-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HXCore i9-13980HX, Core i9-14900HX
Geekbench 6 multi-core11,26018,789
Geekbench 6 single-core2,4112,987
Cinebench 2024 multi-core7902,173
Display
Screen size16″16″
Resolution2560 × 16001920 × 1200
Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p)Full HD (1080p/1200p)
Refresh rate165 Hz144 Hz
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness300 nits300 nits
sRGB coverage100%—
Response time3 ms—
DCI-P3 coverage73%—
Pixel density189 ppi142 ppi
Aspect ratio16:1016:10
G-Sync / FreeSyncYesNo
Advanced OptimusYesNo
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 capacity80 Wh90 Wh
Power adapter230 W330 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)YesYes
USB-C charging power—100 W
Design & cooling
Weight2.3 kg2.7 kg
Thickness25.2 mm28.6 mm
Width359.7 mm357 mm
Depth262.3 mm284 mm
Body materialAluminium, PlasticAluminium, Plastic
ColoursGrayGray
Cooling fans22
Vapor chamber coolingNoNo
Liquid metal (CPU)NoNo
Fan noise (max. load)58.3 dB62 dB
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4—Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt or USB4NoYes
USB-C ports23
USB-A ports32
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1YesYes
(Mini) DisplayPortNoNo
Ethernet portYesYes
SD card readerYesYes
3.5 mm audio jackYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboardYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Key travel1.5 mm—
Webcam1,080p720p
IR camera (face login)NoNo
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Audio
Speakers2.02.0
Dolby AtmosNoNo

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