Choose ROG Zephyrus G14 if you need:
- Processor Model at AMD Ryzen 9 270 (vs Intel Core i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz)
- GPU Model at RTX 5070 (vs Nvidia Quadro 3000M)
- 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 ThinkPad P70
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ROG Zephyrus G14 and ThinkPad P70 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ROG Zephyrus G14 | ThinkPad P70 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | ASUS | Lenovo |
| Product Family | ROG | ThinkPad |
| Model | ROG Zephyrus G14 | ThinkPad P70 |
| Model Number | GA403UP-QS005W | ThinkPad P70 |
| Part Number / SKU | 90NR0LV1-M001P0 | — |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2016 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | Mainstream |
| Color | Eclipse Grey | — |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 7 |
| 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 6820HQ 2.7GHz |
| Processor Generation | AMD Ryzen 200 Series | 6th 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 | 2.7 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 8 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 Quadro 3000M |
| GPU Architecture | Blackwell | — |
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| GPU TGP | 90 W | — |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1595 MHz | — |
| MUX Switch | Yes | — |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 4 displays | 4 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | — | 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz via Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt; 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz via HDMI |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 7500 MT/s | 2133 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | Onboard | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 0 slots | 4 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 | — |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | — |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 | — |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | 4 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 2 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | RAID 0/1 |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | microSD | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | UHS-II | UHS-II |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 14 inch | 17.3 inch |
| Display Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Resolution Class | 3K | 4K |
| Display Technology | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | — |
| Display Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| DCI-P3 Color Gamut | 100 % | — |
| Color Accuracy | Pantone Validated Delta E | — |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 800:1 |
| 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 | — |
| Viewing Angle | — | 170° x 170° degree |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1080p | — |
| IR Camera | Yes | — |
| Windows Hello Face | Yes | — |
| Fingerprint Reader Location | — | Keyboard bezel |
| Camera Features | 1080p FHD IR camera with Windows Hello | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | — | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | — | 2 x 2 W |
| Audio Technology | Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp, AI Noise Canceling | — |
| Microphone Configuration | — | Dual-array microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard | Spill-resistant 6-row keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | 1 | — |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Copilot Key | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | — | 3-button multi-touch touchpad |
| Pointing Stick | — | Yes |
| 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 |
| Wi-Fi Module | — | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.1 |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | — | 1 GbE |
| WWAN | No | Optional |
| Cellular Standard | — | 4G LTE-Advanced |
| SIM Slot | — | Micro-SIM |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 2 ports | 4 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) | 4x USB 3.0 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 2 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-SYNC | 2x USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 |
| USB4 Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| USB4 Speed | 40 Gbps | — |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 2 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | — | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.1 | 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Output | Yes | Mini DisplayPort 1.2 |
| 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 | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | Yes |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Dedicated Docking Connector | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1 x M.2 PCIe storage slot | 2x M.2 storage slots |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 73 Wh | 96 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 4 cells | 8 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Removable Battery | — | Yes |
| Battery Life | — | 8.5 hours |
| Battery Life Test Method | — | MobileMark 2014, discrete-graphics mode |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Fast Charge Level | 50 % | — |
| Fast Charge Time | 30 min | — |
| Power Adapter | 200 W | 170 W |
| Power Connector | DC-in | Proprietary slim-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 | 416 mm |
| Depth | 220 mm | 275.5 mm |
| Thickness | 16.3 mm | 34.2 mm |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 2.4 kg |
| Chassis Material | — | Glass-fiber + PPS / magnesium-aluminum |
| Lid Material | — | Glass-fiber + PPS |
| Base Material | — | Magnesium / aluminum |
| MIL-STD Testing | — | MIL-STD-810G tested |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | — | Discrete TPM 1.2 / Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | — | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | Intel vPro |
| Smart Card Support | No | Optional |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | — |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | — | ENERGY STAR 6.1 |
| EPEAT | — | Gold |
| RoHS Compliance | — | Yes |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer warranty | Depot or on-site limited warranty |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ThinkPad P70 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz (vs AMD Ryzen 9 270)
- GPU Model at Nvidia Quadro 3000M (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 ThinkPad P70?
ROG Zephyrus G14 and ThinkPad P70 share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), CPU Architecture (x86-64), Processor Base Power (45 W).
The main differences: Processor Model (ROG Zephyrus G14: AMD Ryzen 9 270, ThinkPad P70: Intel Core i7 6820HQ 2.7GHz); GPU Model (ROG Zephyrus G14: RTX 5070, ThinkPad P70: Nvidia Quadro 3000M); Installed Memory (ROG Zephyrus G14: 32 GB, ThinkPad P70: 16 GB); Storage Capacity (ROG Zephyrus G14: 1024 GB, ThinkPad P70: 512 GB).
ROG Zephyrus G14 may suit users who need its differing values, while ThinkPad P70 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.