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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models G5 and Surface Laptop 7 15-inch within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | G5 | Surface Laptop 7 15-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Gigabyte | Microsoft |
| Product Family | G5 (2023) | Surface Laptop |
| Model | G5 | Surface Laptop 7 15-inch |
| Model Number | G5 KF | 2037 |
| Part Number / SKU | — | Surface_Laptop_7th_Edition_2037 |
| Launch Year | 2023 year | 2024 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | Premium / Ultraportable |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Qualcomm |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i5-12500H | Snapdragon X Elite X1E80100 |
| Processor Generation | 12th Gen | — |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | ARM64 |
| CPU Process Node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU Cores | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| Performance Cores | 4 cores | — |
| Efficiency Cores | 8 cores | — |
| CPU Threads | 16 threads | — |
| CPU Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | — |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB | — |
| Processor Base Power | 45 W | — |
| Maximum Processor Power | 95 W | — |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | — | Yes |
| NPU Model | — | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU |
| NPU Performance | — | 45 TOPS |
| Copilot+ PC | — | Yes |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | Qualcomm |
| GPU Model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| 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 | 1250 MHz |
| Maximum External Displays | — | 2 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | — | 5120 x 2880 @ 60 Hz (single); 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz each (dual) |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Speed | 3200 MT/s | 8448 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SODIMM | Soldered |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 0 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 2 slots | 0 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | No |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | — |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2280 | Removable SSD |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | 1 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 2 slots | 1 slots |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | microSD | microSDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | microSDXC |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 15.6 inch | 15 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2496 x 1664 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | Custom |
| Panel Type | — | PixelSense Flow |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | — | Yes |
| Display Brightness | — | 600 nits |
| Peak HDR Brightness | — | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 1300:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Display Finish | — | Glossy |
| HDR Support | — | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | — | Yes |
| Viewing Angle | — | 178° x 178° degree |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1 MP HD | 1080p FHD |
| IR Camera | — | Yes |
| Windows Hello Face | — | Yes |
| Camera Features | — | Windows Studio Effects |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 x speakers | Omnisonic speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 x 2 W | — |
| Audio Technology | DTS:X Ultra | Dolby Atmos |
| Microphone Configuration | Microphone | Dual Studio Mics |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Full-size 15-color illuminated keyboard with numeric keypad | Mechanical keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | 1-zone, 15-color | — |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Copilot Key | — | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | — | Precision Haptic touchpad |
| Touchpad Material | — | Glass |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | IEEE 802.11ax | 802.11be |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | Tri-band |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | — | 2x2 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 Gbps | — |
| WWAN | No | No |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 2 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) | USB-A 3.1 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 2 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) | USB-C / USB4 / charging / DisplayPort 1.4a |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 2 ports |
| USB4 Speed | — | 40 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| DisplayPort Output | Mini DisplayPort 1.4 | DisplayPort 1.4a via USB-C |
| 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 | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | — |
| Dedicated Docking Connector | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | — | 1x removable PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 66 Wh |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Battery Life | — | 22 hours |
| Battery Life Test Method | — | Microsoft local video playback test |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes |
| Fast Charge Level | — | 80 % |
| Fast Charge Time | — | 60 min |
| Power Adapter | 150 W | 65 W |
| Power Connector | DC-in | Surface Connect |
| USB-C Charging | — | Yes |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | — | 65 W |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 360 mm | 329 mm |
| Depth | 238 mm | 239 mm |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 18.29 mm |
| Weight | 2.08 kg | 1.66 kg |
| Chassis Material | — | Anodized aluminum |
| Lid Material | — | Anodized aluminum |
| Base Material | — | Anodized aluminum |
| MIL-STD Testing | — | MIL-STD-810H tested |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | Intel PTT | Pluton TPM 2.0 |
| Microsoft Pluton | — | Yes |
| Secure Boot | — | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | — |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | — | Yes |
| Color / Color Temperature Sensor | — | Yes |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | — | ENERGY STAR |
| EPEAT | — | Gold |
| TCO Certified | — | TCO Certified |
| Recycled Materials | — | Enclosure: minimum 67.2% recycled content; includes 100% recycled aluminum alloy and 100% recycled rare earth metals |
| Product Carbon Footprint | — | 225 kg CO2e |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Warranty | — | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | — | Limited hardware warranty |
G5 and Surface Laptop 7 15-inch share specifications such as Installed Memory (16 GB), Storage Capacity (512 GB), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System (Windows 11 Home).
The main differences: Processor Model (G5: Intel Core i5-12500H, Surface Laptop 7 15-inch: Snapdragon X Elite X1E80100); GPU Model (G5: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Surface Laptop 7 15-inch: Qualcomm Adreno X1-85); Display Size (G5: 15.6 inch, Surface Laptop 7 15-inch: 15 inch); Display Resolution (G5: 1920 x 1080, Surface Laptop 7 15-inch: 2496 x 1664).
G5 may suit users who need its differing values, while Surface Laptop 7 15-inch benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
