HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7 Comparison

HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen $645	ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7 $799	Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
Overview
Brand
HP	ASUS
Model
Victus 15-fa0031dx (2024)	TUF A15 (2024)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6
RTX 3050 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR4-3200MHz	32GB DDR5-4800MHz
16GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe NVMe SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), 144Hz, IPS, Anti-Glare	15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), 144Hz, IPS, Anti-Glare
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.29 kg or 5.05 lbs	2.2 kg or 4.85 lbs
Color
Performance Blue	Mecha Gray
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i5-12450H	AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
Intel Core i5 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Cores
8 Cores (4 Performance + 4 Efficient)	8 Cores
Threads
12 Threads	16 Threads
Base Clock
2.0 GHz	3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 4.4 GHz	Up to 4.7 GHz
Cache
12MB Intel Smart Cache	20MB Total Cache
TDP
45W	35W
Display
Screen Size
15.6 inches	15.6 inches
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (FHD)	1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Refresh Rate
144Hz	144Hz
Response Time
7ms	7ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
45% NTSC	45% NTSC
Brightness
250 nits	250 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:9
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, Micro-edge, Low Blue Light	Adaptive Sync, Anti-Glare
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
VRAM
6GB GDDR6	6GB GDDR6
TGP
75W	75W
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 2.0	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 2.0
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy ≈ 6100	3DMark Time Spy ≈ 6100
Additional Features
DirectX 12 Ultimate, Optimus	MUX Switch, Optimus, DirectX 12 Ultimate
Memory
RAM Type
DDR4	DDR5
RAM Speed
3200MHz	4800MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 32GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD	1TB PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Available M.2 slot	1 additional M.2 slot
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, Highlighted WASD	Yes, Highlighted WASD
RGB Customization
No	Yes, Single-Zone RGB
Game Optimization
OMEN Gaming Hub	Armoury Crate with Scenario Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual Fan System with Wide Rear Vents	Dual fans with 84-blade Arc Flow, 4 exhaust vents
Overclocking Support
No	No
Performance Modes
Standard, Quiet, Performance	Silent, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈9200 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈11000	Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈10200 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈14500
Battery
Capacity
52.5Wh	56Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (mixed usage)	Up to 6 hours (varies by usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charge (50% in 30 minutes)	Fast Charging (0 to 50% in 30 mins)
Power Adapter
150W Smart AC Adapter	150W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.2
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x USB Type-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4), 2 x USB Type-A (5Gbps), 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x AC Smart Pin, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo	1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1 x DC-in
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Keyboard (White)	RGB Backlit Keyboard (Single Zone)
Key Travel
1.5mm	1.7mm
N-Key Rollover
No	Yes
Touchpad Features
Multi-Touch Precision Touchpad	Multi-Gesture Precision Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers by B&O	Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos
Audio Enhancements
HP Audio Boost, DTS:X Ultra	Hi-Res Audio, Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
720p HD with Temporal Noise Reduction	720p HD
Privacy Shutter
No	No
Build & Design
Material
Polycarbonate and Plastic	Military-Grade Durable Plastic (MIL-STD-810H)
Color Options
Performance Blue	Mecha Gray
RGB Lighting
No	Yes, RGB Keyboard
Dimensions
35.7 x 25.5 x 2.35 cm	35.9 x 25.6 x 2.28 ~ 2.49 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Entry-Level	Entry-Level VR Ready
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with rear venting system	Yes, with Arc Flow Fans
Software
OMEN Gaming Hub, HP QuickDrop, HP Support Assistant	ASUS Armoury Crate, MyASUS, GameVisual
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 150W	Yes, 150W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
ICP Accessory Bundle	Alpacatec Accessory Bundle
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2024.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen or ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7?

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Advantages of ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7:

Offers better RAM (32GB DDR5-4800MHz vs 16GB DDR4-3200MHz)

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