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9.3Graphics9.5
9.7Overall performance9.5
6.5Display5.8
9.6Memory & storage8.7
5.7Battery & portability7.4
9.2Features & cooling8.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Raider GE68 HX RTX 4080 (2024)Raider GE78 HX RTX 4090 (2023)
| Raider GE68 HX RTX 4080 (2024) | Raider GE78 HX RTX 4090 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 284 mm | 298 mm | −14 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 380 mm | −23 mm |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 23 mm | +4.9 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 3.1 kg | −0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Raider GE68 HX RTX 4080 (2024) better than Raider GE78 HX RTX 4090 (2023)?
- RAM (up to)96 GB vs 64 GB+50%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core19,934 vs 16,342+22%
- Weight2.75 kg vs 3.1 kg+13%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
- Max. supported RAM96 GB vs 64 GB+50%
- Pixel density142 ppi vs 133 ppi+7%
- Geekbench 6 single-core3,222 vs 3,021+7%
- Max CPU clock5.8 GHz vs 5.5 GHz+5%
Why is Raider GE78 HX RTX 4090 (2023) better than Raider GE68 HX RTX 4080 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)37.6 TFLOPS vs 45.2 TFLOPS+20%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light22,194 vs 23,454+6%
- Video memory12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
- GPU shader cores7,424 vs 9,728+31%
- Thickness27.9 mm vs 23 mm+21%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,912 vs 1,975+3%
- Screen size16″ vs 17″+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 9,728 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 37.6 TFLOPS | 45.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 22,194 | 23,454 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-14900HX | Core i9-13950HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 32 | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.8 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i9-14900HX | Core i9-13950HX, Core i9-13980HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,934 | 16,342 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,222 | 3,021 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,912 | 1,975 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 17″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 133 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | No | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 96 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 96 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 100 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 23 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 380 mm |
| Depth | 284 mm | 298 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black, Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 59 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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