Choose ROG Zephyrus G14 if you need:
- Processor Model at AMD Ryzen 9 270 (vs Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz)
- GPU Model at RTX 5070 (vs Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060)
- Installed Memory at 32 GB (vs 16 GB)
- Storage Capacity at 1024 GB (vs 512 GB)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare ROG Zephyrus G14 vs Legion Y720-15IKB
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ROG Zephyrus G14 and Legion Y720-15IKB within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ROG Zephyrus G14 | Legion Y720-15IKB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | ASUS | Lenovo |
| Product Family | ROG | Legion |
| Model | ROG Zephyrus G14 | Legion Y720-15IKB |
| Model Number | GA403UP-QS005W | Lenovo Legion Y720-15IKB |
| Part Number / SKU | 90NR0LV1-M001P0 | — |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | Gaming |
| Color | Eclipse Grey | — |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| Processor Family | AMD Ryzen 9 | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | AMD Ryzen 9 270 | Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz |
| Processor Generation | AMD Ryzen 200 Series | 7th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 8 cores | 4 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | — | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 16 threads | 8 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 4 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 6 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 54 W | — |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | — |
| NPU Model | AMD XDNA | — |
| NPU Performance | 16 TOPS | — |
| Platform AI Performance | 39 TOPS | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | RTX 5070 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 |
| GPU Architecture | Blackwell | Pascal |
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR5 |
| GPU TGP | 90 W | — |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1595 MHz | — |
| MUX Switch | Yes | — |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 4 displays | — |
| Maximum External Resolution | — | 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz via DisplayPort; 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz via HDMI |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 7500 MT/s | 2400 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | Onboard | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 0 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 0 slots | — |
| Memory Upgradeable | No | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | Dual |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 1024 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 | M.2 + 2.5-inch |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | Yes | — |
| Card Reader Formats | microSD | — |
| Card Reader Standard | UHS-II | — |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 14 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | 3K | FHD |
| Display Technology | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | — |
| Display Brightness | — | 250 nits |
| DCI-P3 Color Gamut | 100 % | — |
| Color Accuracy | Pantone Validated Delta E | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-reflective | Anti-glare |
| HDR Support | Yes | — |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | — |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | G-SYNC, Adaptive-Sync | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1080p | — |
| IR Camera | Yes | — |
| Windows Hello Face | Yes | — |
| Camera Features | 1080p FHD IR camera with Windows Hello | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | — | 2 x 2W speakers + 3W subwoofer |
| Speaker Power | — | 2 x 2 + 3 W |
| Audio Technology | Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp, AI Noise Canceling | Dolby Atmos, JBL |
| Microphone Configuration | — | Dual-array microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard | 6-row keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | 1 | — |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Copilot Key | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | — | One-piece touchpad |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11be | 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | Tri-band | Dual-band |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.1 |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | — | 1 GbE |
| WWAN | No | No |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 2 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) | 3x USB 3.0 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 2 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-SYNC | 1x USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 / DisplayPort / HDMI |
| USB4 Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| USB4 Speed | 40 Gbps | — |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | — | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.1 | 2 |
| DisplayPort Output | Yes | DisplayPort 1.2 and via USB-C |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1 x M.2 PCIe storage slot | 1x M.2 storage slot |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 73 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 4 cells | 4 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-polymer |
| Battery Life | — | 5 hours |
| Battery Life Test Method | — | Lenovo internal estimate |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Fast Charge Level | 50 % | — |
| Fast Charge Time | 30 min | — |
| Power Adapter | 200 W | 170 W |
| Power Connector | DC-in | Barrel (round-tip) |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| USB Power Delivery Version | USB Power Delivery 3.0 | — |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 100 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 311 mm | 380 mm |
| Depth | 220 mm | 277 mm |
| Thickness | 16.3 mm | 29 mm |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 3.2 kg |
| Chassis Material | — | Aluminum |
| Lid Material | — | Aluminum |
| Base Material | — | Aluminum |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | — | — |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | — | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | — |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | — |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | — | ENERGY STAR 6.1 |
| EPEAT | — | Silver |
| RoHS Compliance | — | Yes |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer warranty | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose Legion Y720-15IKB if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz (vs AMD Ryzen 9 270)
- GPU Model at Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (vs RTX 5070)
- Installed Memory at 16 GB (vs 32 GB)
- Storage Capacity at 512 GB (vs 1024 GB)
What is the difference between ROG Zephyrus G14 and Legion Y720-15IKB?
ROG Zephyrus G14 and Legion Y720-15IKB share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Laptop Category (Gaming), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), CPU Architecture (x86-64).
The main differences: Processor Model (ROG Zephyrus G14: AMD Ryzen 9 270, Legion Y720-15IKB: Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz); GPU Model (ROG Zephyrus G14: RTX 5070, Legion Y720-15IKB: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060); Installed Memory (ROG Zephyrus G14: 32 GB, Legion Y720-15IKB: 16 GB); Storage Capacity (ROG Zephyrus G14: 1024 GB, Legion Y720-15IKB: 512 GB).
ROG Zephyrus G14 may suit users who need its differing values, while Legion Y720-15IKB benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.