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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024) vs MSI Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)

What Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024) does better (9) and where Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) wins (17) — every spec side by side.

Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024)
Lenovo · 2024Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024)
8.6Score
9 advantages
vs
MSI Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)
MSI · 2024Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)
8.7Score
17 advantages≈ $4,200
Higher score
8.1Graphics9.3
7.4Overall performance9.1
8.1Display7.5
8.6Memory & storage4.5
6.9Battery & portability4.9
6.8Features & cooling8.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024)Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)
359.7 × 262.325.2380 × 29824
Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024)Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)Difference
Depth262.3 mm298 mm−35.7 mm
Width359.7 mm380 mm−20.3 mm
Thickness25.2 mm24 mm+1.2 mm
Weight2.3 kg3 kg−0.7 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 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)?

  1. RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
  2. SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 1,000 GB4.1×
  3. Weight2.3 kg vs 3 kg+30%
  4. G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024): No
  5. Advanced OptimusYes · Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024): No
  6. HDRYes · Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024): No
  7. USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
  8. Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
  9. Pixel density189 ppi vs 133 ppi+42%

Why is Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) better than Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024)?

  1. CPU cores10 vs 242.4×
  2. GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 37.6 TFLOPS+72%
  3. 3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,908 vs 21,600+55%
  4. GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
  5. Thunderbolt or USB4No · Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
  6. Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
  7. Battery capacity80 Wh vs 90 Wh+12%
  8. GPU shader cores4,608 vs 7,424+61%
  9. Video memory8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  10. RAM (base)8 GB vs 32 GB4×
  11. SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,000 GB+95%
  12. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024)Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024)8.6
MSI Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)MSI Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)≈ $4,2008.7
Graphics
Graphics cardGeForce RTX 4070 LaptopGeForce RTX 4080 Laptop
GPU makerNVIDIANVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)140 W175 W
Video memory8 GB12 GB
Video memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
GPU shader cores4,6087,424
GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS37.6 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,90821,600
Processor
ProcessorCore i5-13450HXCore i9-14900HX
CPU makerIntelIntel
CPU cores1024
CPU threads16—
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-core11,260—
Geekbench 6 single-core2,411—
Cinebench 2024 multi-core790—
Display
Screen size16″17.3″
Resolution2560 × 16002560 × 1600
Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p)QHD (1440p/1600p)
Refresh rate165 Hz240 Hz
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness300 nits300 nits
sRGB coverage100%100%
Response time3 ms—
DCI-P3 coverage73%—
Pixel density189 ppi133 ppi
Aspect ratio16:1016:10
G-Sync / FreeSyncYesNo
Advanced OptimusYesNo
MUX switchYesYes
HDRYesNo
TouchscreenNoNo
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)64 GB32 GB
RAM (base)8 GB32 GB
RAM typeDDR5DDR5
RAM speed5,600 MHz5,600 MHz
Max. supported RAM64 GB96 GB
RAM slots22
Upgradable RAMYesYes
SSD (up to)4,096 GB1,000 GB
SSD (base)512 GB1,000 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
Design & cooling
Weight2.3 kg3 kg
Thickness25.2 mm24 mm
Width359.7 mm380 mm
Depth262.3 mm298 mm
Body materialAluminium, PlasticAluminium, Plastic
ColoursGrayBlack
Cooling fans22
Vapor chamber coolingNoNo
Liquid metal (CPU)NoNo
Fan noise (max. load)58.3 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—5 Gbit/s
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 speakers
Dolby AtmosNoNo

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