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9.7Graphics9.3
9.5Overall performance9.7
8.0Display4.4
5.6Memory & storage9.6
5.7Battery & portability3.7
9.4Features & cooling7.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024)Vector 16 HX RTX 4080 (2024)
| Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024) | Vector 16 HX RTX 4080 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 284 mm | 284 mm | = |
| Width | 357 mm | 357 mm | = |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 28.6 mm | −0.6 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.7 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024) better than Vector 16 HX RTX 4080 (2024)?
- Video memory32 GB vs 12 GB2.7×
- Refresh rate240 Hz vs 144 Hz+67%
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- Battery capacity100 Wh vs 90 Wh+11%
- GPU compute (FP32)45.2 TFLOPS vs 37.6 TFLOPS+20%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light26,192 vs 22,061+19%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core19,934 vs 18,789+6%
- GPU shader cores9,728 vs 7,424+31%
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- IR camera (face login)Yes · Vector 16 HX RTX 4080 (2024): No
- SSD (base)2,000 GB vs 1,024 GB+95%
- Thickness28 mm vs 28.6 mm+2%
Why is Vector 16 HX RTX 4080 (2024) better than Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 96 GB3×
- SSD (up to)2,000 GB vs 4,096 GB2×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,912 vs 2,173+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 32 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 9,728 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 45.2 TFLOPS | 37.6 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 26,192 | 22,061 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-14900HX | Core i9-13980HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 32 | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i9-14900HX | Core i9-13980HX, Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,934 | 18,789 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,222 | 2,987 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,912 | 2,173 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 142 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) | 32 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 96 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,000 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 2,000 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 | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 28.6 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 284 mm | 284 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 62 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 | 5 Gbit/s | — |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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