Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16 Gen 8 RTX 4070 (2023) vs MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025)
What Legion Pro 5 16 Gen 8 RTX 4070 (2023) does better (6) and where Vector 16 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025) wins (14) — every spec side by side.
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7.7Graphics8.8
7.6Overall performance8.5
8.8Display8.0
2.8Memory & storage3.6
3.3Battery & portability3.6
3.9Features & cooling8.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Legion Pro 5 16 Gen 8 RTX 4070 (2023)Vector 16 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025)
| Legion Pro 5 16 Gen 8 RTX 4070 (2023) | Vector 16 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 260 mm | 284 mm | −24 mm |
| Width | 363 mm | 357 mm | +6 mm |
| Thickness | 27 mm | 29 mm | −2 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.7 kg | −0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Legion Pro 5 16 Gen 8 RTX 4070 (2023) better than Vector 16 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025)?
- Weight2.6 kg vs 2.7 kg+4%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Vector 16 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- HDRYes · Vector 16 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- USB-A ports4 vs 22×
- Thickness27 mm vs 29 mm+7%
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 142 ppi+33%
Why is Vector 16 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025) better than Legion Pro 5 16 Gen 8 RTX 4070 (2023)?
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,240 vs 19,432+47%
- Thunderbolt or USB4No · Legion Pro 5 16 Gen 8 RTX 4070 (2023): Yes
- GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 31.2 TFLOPS+43%
- Battery capacity80 Wh vs 90 Wh+12%
- CPU cores14 vs 24+71%
- Video memory8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 96 GB3×
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 5,888+28%
- SD card readerNo · Legion Pro 5 16 Gen 8 RTX 4070 (2023): Yes
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
- Max CPU clock4.7 GHz vs 5.4 GHz+15%
- RAM speed5,600 MHz vs 6,400 MHz+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 5,888 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21.8 TFLOPS | 31.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 13,240 | 19,432 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-13900HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 14 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HX | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| sRGB coverage | 99% | — |
| Response time | 7 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 71% | — |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | 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 | 5,600 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 80 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 300 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 27 mm | 29 mm |
| Width | 363 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 260 mm | 284 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54.7 dB | 49 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 4 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | 1 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.5 mm | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | — |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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