Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen $710 Check Deal	GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) $1,849 Check Deal	GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080
Overview
Brand
Acer	GIGABYTE
Model
Nitro 5 AN515-58-57Y8 (2024)	A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 3050 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR4-3200MHz	32GB LPDDR5X 5600MHz
16GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB SSD
512GB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), 144Hz, IPS	16.0-inch 165Hz 2560x1600 WQXGA
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs	2.4 kg
Color
Obsidian Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i5-12500H	Intel Core Ultra 7 240H
Intel Core i5 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 7 240H Laptops
Cores
12 Cores (4 Performance + 8 Efficient)	8 cores
Threads
16 Threads	16 threads
Base Clock
2.5 GHz	3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 4.5 GHz	5.0 GHz
Cache
18MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
45W	45W
Display
Screen Size
15.6 inches	16.0 inches
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (FHD)	2560x1600 WQXGA
Refresh Rate
144Hz	165Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms GTG
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
45% NTSC	100% sRGB
Brightness
300 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:10
Additional Features
ComfyView, Narrow Bezels, Acer Color Intelligence	Anti-glare, Narrow Bezels
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
4GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
TGP
80W	140W
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 2.0	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy ≈ 7100	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Additional Features
DirectX 12 Ultimate, NVIDIA Optimus	NVIDIA Studio Drivers, Optimized for Gaming & Creative Work
Memory
RAM Type
DDR4	LPDDR5X
RAM Speed
3200MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 32GB	Up to 64GB (via SO-DIMM slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1 x M.2 slot, 1 x 2.5” SATA bay	Supported via M.2 slots, no additional HDD included
RAID Support
No	Supported (RAID 0, 1)
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, NitroSense Key	Yes, G-keys with customizable macros
RGB Customization
Yes, 4-Zone RGB	Per-key RGB keyboard with GIGABYTE RGB Fusion
Game Optimization
NitroSense Software with Performance Presets	GIGABYTE Control Center with game mode profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual-fan cooling with Quad-Exhaust and Liquid Metal	GIGABYTE Windforce Cooling with vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
GPU Overclocking via NitroSense	Yes, via GIGABYTE Control Center
Performance Modes
Quiet, Balanced, Performance	Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈11600 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈14500	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Battery
Capacity
57.5Wh	76Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging Support	Supports 100W fast charging; 50% in 30 minutes
Power Adapter
180W AC Adapter	180W USB-C Power Delivery
Connectivity
WiFi
Killer Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX1650i)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.2	Bluetooth 5.3
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (Thunderbolt 4), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (Power-off Charging), 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo	2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort), 2 x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Ethernet (RJ45)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard	GIGABYTE Golden Curve Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.5mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Dual Stereo Speakers	Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony	DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Plastic with Brushed Texture	Aluminum chassis with magnesium alloy lid
Color Options
Obsidian Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, 4-Zone RGB Keyboard	Yes, keyboard RGB
Dimensions
36.3 x 25.5 x 2.39 cm	355mm x 245mm x 19.45mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes (Entry-Level)	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with NitroSense Thermal Management	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
NitroSense, Acer Care Center, DTS:X Ultra	GIGABYTE Control Center, GIMATE AI assistant
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	GIGABYTE A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 180W	180W USB-C charger
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
None	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	Q2 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen or GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7):

Offers better Weight (2.4 kg vs 2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs)
Offers better Refresh Rate (165Hz vs 144Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti)

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