Choose G5 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i5-12500H (vs Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz)
- GPU Model at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (vs Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070)
- Storage Capacity at 512 GB (vs 256 GB)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare G5 vs Rog GL502VS
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models G5 and Rog GL502VS within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | G5 | Rog GL502VS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Gigabyte | ASUS |
| Product Family | G5 (2023) | ROG |
| Model | G5 | Rog GL502VS |
| Model Number | G5 KF | GL502VS |
| Launch Year | 2023 year | 2016 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | Gaming |
| Color | — | Black |
| 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 6700HQ 2.6GHz |
| Processor Generation | 12th Gen | 6th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 12 cores | 4 cores |
| Performance Cores | 4 cores | — |
| Efficiency Cores | 8 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 16 threads | 8 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB | 6 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 95 W | — |
| CPU Manageability Technology | — | Intel vPro: No |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 |
| GPU Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Pascal |
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| GPU TGP | 75 W | 115 W |
| GPU Boost Clock | 2010 MHz | 1645 MHz |
| Maximum External Displays | — | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | — | 3840 x 2160 |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 3200 MT/s | 2133 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SODIMM | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | Dual |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 2 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | No RAID |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | microSD | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | UHS-I |
| 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 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | — | Yes |
| Display Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| Color Depth | — | 8-bit |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | — | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | NVIDIA G-SYNC |
| Viewing Angle | — | 178 horizontal / 178 vertical degree |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1 MP HD | 0.92 MP |
| Webcam Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| Camera Features | — | Integrated HD webcam |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 x speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 x 2 W | 2 W |
| Audio Technology | DTS:X Ultra | ASUS SonicMaster; ICEpower |
| Microphone Configuration | Microphone | Array microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Full-size 15-color illuminated keyboard with numeric keypad | Illuminated keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | 1-zone, 15-color | — |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | — | Precision touchpad |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | IEEE 802.11ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | — | 2x2 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 4.1 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 Gbps | Gigabit Ethernet |
| WWAN | No | No |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 2 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) | USB 3.0 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 2 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) | USB 3.1 Type-C |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | — | HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Output | Mini DisplayPort 1.4 | Mini DisplayPort |
| 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 | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | — | 1× M.2 2280; 2× SO-DIMM |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 64 Wh |
| Battery Cells | — | 4 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-polymer |
| Battery Life | — | 3.3 hours |
| Battery Life Test Method | — | JEITA Ver. 2.0 |
| Power Adapter | 150 W | 180 W |
| Power Connector | DC-in | Barrel connector |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 360 mm | 390 mm |
| Depth | 238 mm | 266 mm |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 30.1 mm |
| Weight | 2.08 kg | 2.34 kg |
| Chassis Material | — | Aluminum and reinforced plastic |
| Lid Material | — | Aluminum |
| Base Material | — | Reinforced plastic |
| Hinge Opening Angle | — | 140 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | — | Not claimed |
| IP Rating | — | No IP rating |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | Intel PTT | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | — | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | — | Yes |
| Secure Boot | — | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | Consumer UEFI; no Intel vPro |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | ASUS recovery environment |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| RoHS Compliance | — | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | — | Not claimed |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 5 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 20 to 80 non-condensing % RH |
| Storage Temperature | — | -10 to 60 °C |
| Warranty | — | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | — | International limited warranty |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose Rog GL502VS if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz (vs Intel Core i5-12500H)
- GPU Model at Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 (vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU)
- Storage Capacity at 256 GB (vs 512 GB)
What is the difference between G5 and Rog GL502VS?
G5 and Rog GL502VS share specifications such as Installed Memory (16 GB), Display Size (15.6 inch), Display Resolution (1920 x 1080), Form Factor (Clamshell).
The main differences: Processor Model (G5: Intel Core i5-12500H, Rog GL502VS: Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz); GPU Model (G5: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Rog GL502VS: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070); Storage Capacity (G5: 512 GB, Rog GL502VS: 256 GB).
G5 may suit users who need its differing values, while Rog GL502VS benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.