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8.3Graphics9.3
9.2Overall performance9.1
5.8Display7.5
9.5Memory & storage4.5
4.1Battery & portability4.9
9.3Features & cooling8.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Raider GE78 HX RTX 4070 (2024)Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)
| Raider GE78 HX RTX 4070 (2024) | Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 298 mm | 298 mm | = |
| Width | 380 mm | 380 mm | = |
| Thickness | 28.8 mm | 24 mm | +4.8 mm |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 3 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Raider GE78 HX RTX 4070 (2024) better than Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)96 GB vs 32 GB3×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 1,000 GB4.1×
- Battery capacity100 Wh vs 90 Wh+11%
- IR camera (face login)Yes · Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024): No
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
- Max CPU clock5.8 GHz vs 5.6 GHz+4%
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 1,000 GB+2%
Why is Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) better than Raider GE78 HX RTX 4070 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 37.6 TFLOPS+72%
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,469 vs 21,600+49%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 7,424+61%
- Video memory8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
- Weight3.1 kg vs 3 kg+3%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Thickness28.8 mm vs 24 mm+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21.8 TFLOPS | 37.6 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,469 | 21,600 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-14900HX | Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 32 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.8 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i9-14900HX | Core i9-13980HX, Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,264 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,188 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,863 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17″ | 17.3″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 133 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 | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 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) | 4,096 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 1,000 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 |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 3 kg |
| Thickness | 28.8 mm | 24 mm |
| Width | 380 mm | 380 mm |
| Depth | 298 mm | 298 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| 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 | 2.4 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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