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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare G5 vs IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models G5 and IdeaPad 520S-14IKB within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Gigabyte G5⁩

⁦G5⁩

Gigabyte

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Reference model ⁦Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩

⁦IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩

Lenovo

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦G5⁩ ⁦IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Gigabyte Lenovo
Product Family ⁦G5 (2023)⁩ IdeaPad
Model ⁦G5⁩ ⁦IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩
Model Number ⁦G5 KF⁩ ⁦IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩
Launch Year ⁦2023 year⁩ ⁦2017 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Gaming Mainstream
Operating System ⁦Windows 11 Home⁩ No OS
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core i5⁩ ⁦Intel Core i3⁩
Processor Model ⁦Intel Core i5-12500H⁩ ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 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
L3 Cache ⁦18 MB⁩ ⁦3 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
Maximum External Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz via HDMI⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦16 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦64 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR4⁩ ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed ⁦3200 MT/s⁩ ⁦2133 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor SODIMM SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦2 slots⁩ ⁦1 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used ⁦2 slots⁩ ⁦1 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable Yes Yes
Memory Channels Dual-channel Single
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 ⁦1 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦2 slots⁩
RAID Support
Card Reader Yes Yes
Card Reader Formats microSD MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
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
Display Brightness ⁦220 nits⁩
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦1 MP HD⁩
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦2 x speakers⁩ Stereo speakers
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 W⁩ ⁦2 x 2 W⁩
Audio Technology DTS:X Ultra Harman; Dolby Audio
Microphone Configuration Microphone Array microphone
Audio Jack Yes Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type ⁦Full-size 15-color illuminated keyboard with numeric keypad⁩ ⁦6-row keyboard⁩
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Keyboard RGB Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones ⁦1-zone, 15-color⁩
Numeric Keypad Yes
Touchpad Type One-piece multi-touch touchpad
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 6E⁩ ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦IEEE 802.11ax⁩ ⁦802.11ac⁩
Wi-Fi Bands ⁦2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz⁩ Dual-band
Bluetooth Version 5.2 4.1
Ethernet Yes
Ethernet Speed ⁦1 Gbps⁩
WWAN No No
SIM Slot
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦2 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)⁩ ⁦1x USB 3.1 Gen 1; 1x USB 2.0 Always On⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)⁩ ⁦1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version 1.4
DisplayPort Output ⁦Mini DisplayPort 1.4⁩ No
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦0 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 No
Security Lock Slot Yes Yes
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦54 Wh⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-ion Li-polymer
Power Adapter ⁦150 W⁩ ⁦45 W⁩
Power Connector DC-in Barrel (round-tip)
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦360 mm⁩ ⁦327.4 mm⁩
Depth ⁦238 mm⁩ ⁦236.5 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦22.7 mm⁩ ⁦19.3 mm⁩
Weight ⁦2.08 kg⁩ ⁦1.7 kg⁩
Chassis Material Aluminum / PC-ABS
Lid Material Aluminum
Base Material PC/ABS
Security & Manageability
TPM Intel PTT
BIOS / UEFI Password Support 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

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose G5 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i5-12500H⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU⁩ (vs ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦16 GB⁩ (vs ⁦8 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦512 GB⁩ (vs ⁦256 GB⁩)

Choose IdeaPad 520S-14IKB if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i5-12500H⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩ (vs ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦8 GB⁩ (vs ⁦16 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦512 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between G5 and IdeaPad 520S-14IKB depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Display Resolution (⁦1920 x 1080⁩) and Form Factor (Clamshell). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between G5 and IdeaPad 520S-14IKB?

G5 and IdeaPad 520S-14IKB share specifications such as Display Resolution (⁦1920 x 1080⁩), Form Factor (Clamshell), Processor Manufacturer (Intel), CPU Architecture (⁦x86-64⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (G5: ⁦Intel Core i5-12500H⁩, IdeaPad 520S-14IKB: ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩); GPU Model (G5: ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU⁩, IdeaPad 520S-14IKB: ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩); Installed Memory (G5: ⁦16 GB⁩, IdeaPad 520S-14IKB: ⁦8 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (G5: ⁦512 GB⁩, IdeaPad 520S-14IKB: ⁦256 GB⁩).

G5 may suit users who need its differing values, while IdeaPad 520S-14IKB benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.