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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models G5 and Elitebook 1040 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | G5 | Elitebook 1040 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Gigabyte | HP |
| Product Family | G5 (2023) | EliteBook |
| Model | G5 | Elitebook 1040 |
| Model Number | G5 KF | — |
| Launch Year | 2023 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | Premium / Ultraportable |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i5-12500H | Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz |
| Processor Generation | 12th Gen | 7th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 12 cores | 2 cores |
| Performance Cores | 4 cores | — |
| Efficiency Cores | 8 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 16 threads | 4 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB | 4 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 45 W | 15 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 95 W | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | Intel |
| GPU Model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Architecture | Ada Lovelace | — |
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | Shared system memory |
| GPU TGP | 75 W | — |
| GPU Boost Clock | 2010 MHz | — |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB | — |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | — |
| Memory Speed | 3200 MT/s | — |
| Memory Form Factor | SODIMM | — |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | — |
| Memory Slots Used | 2 slots | — |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | — |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | — |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | — |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | — |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2280 | — |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | — |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 2 slots | — |
| Card Reader | Yes | — |
| Card Reader Formats | microSD | — |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 15.6 inch | 14 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | FHD |
| Display Technology | — | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | — | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1 MP HD | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 x speakers | — |
| Speaker Power | 2 x 2 W | — |
| Audio Technology | DTS:X Ultra | — |
| Microphone Configuration | Microphone | — |
| Audio Jack | Yes | — |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Full-size 15-color illuminated keyboard with numeric keypad | — |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | 1-zone, 15-color | — |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | IEEE 802.11ax | — |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 Gbps | — |
| WWAN | No | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 2 ports | — |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) | — |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 2 ports | — |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) | — |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | — |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | — |
| DisplayPort Output | Mini DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | — |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | — |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | — |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | — |
| Smart Card Reader | No | — |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | — |
| Power Adapter | 150 W | — |
| Power Connector | DC-in | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 360 mm | — |
| Depth | 238 mm | — |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | — |
| Weight | 2.08 kg | 1.36 kg |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | Intel PTT | — |
| Smart Card Support | No | — |
G5 and Elitebook 1040 share specifications such as Display Resolution (1920 x 1080), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Processor Manufacturer (Intel).
The main differences: Processor Model (G5: Intel Core i5-12500H, Elitebook 1040: Intel Core i7 7500U 2.7GHz); GPU Model (G5: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Elitebook 1040: Intel HD Graphics 620); Installed Memory (G5: 16 GB, Elitebook 1040: 8 GB); Storage Capacity (G5: 512 GB, Elitebook 1040: 256 GB).
G5 may suit users who need its differing values, while Elitebook 1040 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
