HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) Comparison

HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen $645 Check Deal	GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) $1,849 Check Deal	HP OMEN Ultra Slim 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9)
Overview
Brand
HP	GIGABYTE
Model
Victus 15-fa0031dx (2024)	A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 3050 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR4-3200MHz	32GB LPDDR5X 5600MHz
16GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe NVMe SSD	1TB SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), 144Hz, IPS, Anti-Glare	16.0-inch 165Hz 2560x1600 WQXGA
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.29 kg or 5.05 lbs	2.4 kg
Color
Performance Blue	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i5-12450H	Intel Core Ultra 7 240H
Intel Core i5 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 7 240H Laptops
Cores
8 Cores (4 Performance + 4 Efficient)	8 cores
Threads
12 Threads	16 threads
Base Clock
2.0 GHz	3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 4.4 GHz	5.0 GHz
Cache
12MB 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
7ms	3ms GTG
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
45% NTSC	100% sRGB
Brightness
250 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, Micro-edge, Low Blue Light	Anti-glare, Narrow Bezels
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
6GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
TGP
75W	140W
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 2.0	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy ≈ 6100	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Additional Features
DirectX 12 Ultimate, 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
1TB PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Available M.2 slot	Supported via M.2 slots, no additional HDD included
RAID Support
No	Supported (RAID 0, 1)
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, Highlighted WASD	Yes, G-keys with customizable macros
RGB Customization
No	Per-key RGB keyboard with GIGABYTE RGB Fusion
Game Optimization
OMEN Gaming Hub	GIGABYTE Control Center with game mode profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual Fan System with Wide Rear Vents	GIGABYTE Windforce Cooling with vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
No	Yes, via GIGABYTE Control Center
Performance Modes
Standard, Quiet, Performance	Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈9200 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈11000	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Battery
Capacity
52.5Wh	76Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (mixed usage)	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charge (50% in 30 minutes)	Supports 100W fast charging; 50% in 30 minutes
Power Adapter
150W Smart AC Adapter	180W USB-C Power Delivery
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
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	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
Backlit Keyboard (White)	GIGABYTE Golden Curve Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.5mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
No	Yes
Touchpad Features
Multi-Touch Precision Touchpad	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers by B&O	Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Audio Enhancements
HP Audio Boost, DTS:X Ultra	DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD with Temporal Noise Reduction	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Polycarbonate and Plastic	Aluminum chassis with magnesium alloy lid
Color Options
Performance Blue	Black
RGB Lighting
No	Yes, keyboard RGB
Dimensions
35.7 x 25.5 x 2.35 cm	355mm x 245mm x 19.45mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Entry-Level	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with rear venting system	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
OMEN Gaming Hub, HP QuickDrop, HP Support Assistant	GIGABYTE Control Center, GIMATE AI assistant
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	GIGABYTE A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 150W	180W USB-C charger
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
ICP Accessory Bundle	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	Q2 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 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 Refresh Rate (165Hz vs 144Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050)

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