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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare G5 vs Cyborg 15⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models G5 and Cyborg 15 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Gigabyte G5⁩

⁦G5⁩

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Reference model ⁦MSI Cyborg 15⁩

⁦Cyborg 15⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦G5⁩ ⁦Cyborg 15⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Gigabyte MSI
Product Family ⁦G5 (2023)⁩ ⁦Cyborg 15 A13V⁩
Model ⁦G5⁩ ⁦Cyborg 15⁩
Model Number ⁦G5 KF⁩ ⁦Cyborg 15 A13VE-434SG⁩
Part Number / SKU ⁦A13VE-434SG⁩
Launch Year ⁦2023 year⁩ ⁦2025 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Gaming Gaming
Color Translucent Black
Operating System ⁦Windows 11 Home⁩ ⁦Windows 11 Home⁩
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 i7-13620H⁩
Processor Generation ⁦12th Gen⁩ ⁦13th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦7 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦12 cores⁩ ⁦10 cores⁩
Performance Cores ⁦4 cores⁩ ⁦6 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦8 cores⁩ ⁦4 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦16 threads⁩ ⁦16 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.5 GHz⁩ ⁦2.4 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦4.5 GHz⁩ ⁦4.9 GHz⁩
L2 Cache ⁦9.5 MB⁩
L3 Cache ⁦18 MB⁩ ⁦24 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦45 W⁩ ⁦45 W⁩
Maximum Processor Power ⁦95 W⁩ ⁦115 W⁩
CPU Manageability Technology
Graphics
Graphics Type Discrete Discrete
GPU Manufacturer NVIDIA NVIDIA
GPU Model ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU⁩ ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU⁩
GPU Architecture Ada Lovelace Ada Lovelace
VRAM Capacity ⁦8 GB⁩ ⁦6 GB⁩
VRAM Type ⁦GDDR6⁩ ⁦GDDR6⁩
GPU TGP ⁦75 W⁩ ⁦45 W⁩
GPU Boost Clock ⁦2010 MHz⁩ ⁦1605 MHz⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz via HDMI 2.1⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦16 GB⁩ ⁦16 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦64 GB⁩ ⁦64 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR4⁩ ⁦DDR5⁩
Memory Speed ⁦3200 MT/s⁩ ⁦5200 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor SODIMM SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦2 slots⁩ ⁦2 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used ⁦2 slots⁩ ⁦1 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable Yes Yes
Memory Channels Dual-channel Dual
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 ⁦M.2⁩
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
Card Reader Formats microSD
Display
Display Size ⁦15.6 inch⁩ ⁦15.6 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080⁩ ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class FHD FHD
Display Technology IPS LCD
Panel Type IPS-level
Refresh Rate ⁦144 Hz⁩ ⁦144 Hz⁩
sRGB Color Gamut 100 %
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Adaptive Sync Technology
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦1 MP HD⁩ ⁦720p⁩
Webcam Frame Rate ⁦30 fps⁩
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦2 x speakers⁩ ⁦2 x speakers⁩
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 W⁩ ⁦2 x 2 W⁩
Audio Technology DTS:X Ultra ⁦Nahimic 3⁩
Microphone Configuration Microphone Array microphone
Audio Jack Yes Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type ⁦Full-size 15-color illuminated keyboard with numeric keypad⁩ ⁦99-key anti-ghosting keyboard⁩
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Keyboard RGB Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones ⁦1-zone, 15-color⁩
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Touchpad Type Multi-touch touchpad
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 6E⁩ ⁦Wi-Fi 6E⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦IEEE 802.11ax⁩ ⁦802.11ax⁩
Wi-Fi Bands ⁦2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz⁩ ⁦2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz⁩
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦2x2⁩
Wi-Fi Module ⁦Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211⁩
Bluetooth Version 5.2 5.3
Ethernet Yes Yes
Ethernet Speed ⁦1 Gbps⁩ ⁦1 GbE⁩
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)⁩ ⁦2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)⁩ ⁦1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 / DisplayPort 1.4⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version 2.1
DisplayPort Output ⁦Mini DisplayPort 1.4⁩ ⁦DisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C⁩
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦1 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 Yes
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦54 Wh⁩ ⁦53.5 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦3 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-ion Li-polymer
Power Adapter ⁦150 W⁩ ⁦120 W⁩
Power Connector DC-in Barrel
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦360 mm⁩ ⁦359.36 mm⁩
Depth ⁦238 mm⁩ ⁦250.34 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦22.7 mm⁩ ⁦22.9 mm⁩
Weight ⁦2.08 kg⁩ ⁦1.98 kg⁩
Security & Manageability
TPM Intel PTT
Smart Card Support No
Environment & Warranty
Warranty ⁦2 years⁩
Warranty Type Limited warranty

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose G5 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i5-12500H⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7-13620H⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU⁩ (vs ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU⁩)

Choose Cyborg 15 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7-13620H⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i5-12500H⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU⁩ (vs ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU⁩)

Overall, choosing between G5 and Cyborg 15 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Installed Memory (⁦16 GB⁩) and Storage Capacity (⁦512 GB⁩). 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 Cyborg 15?

G5 and Cyborg 15 share specifications such as Installed Memory (⁦16 GB⁩), Storage Capacity (⁦512 GB⁩), Display Size (⁦15.6 inch⁩), Display Resolution (⁦1920 x 1080⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (G5: ⁦Intel Core i5-12500H⁩, Cyborg 15: ⁦Intel Core i7-13620H⁩); GPU Model (G5: ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU⁩, Cyborg 15: ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU⁩).

G5 may suit users who need its differing values, while Cyborg 15 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.