HP Victus with RTX 4050 and i5 13th Gen HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7) Comparison

HP Victus with RTX 4050 and i5 13th Gen $680 Check Deal	HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7) $799 Check Deal	MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
Overview
Brand
HP	HP
Model
Victus 15-fa1082wm (2024)	Victus 15 Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6
RTX 4050 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR4-3200MHz	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD	512GB PCIe SSD
512GB Laptops
Display
15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), 144Hz, Anti-Glare	15.6" FHD IPS 144Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.3 kg or 5.07 lbs	5.06 lbs
Color
Mica Silver	Mica Silver
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i5-13420H	AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS
Intel Core i5 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Cores
8 Cores (4 Performance + 4 Efficient)	8.0
Threads
12 Threads	16.0
Base Clock
2.1 GHz	4.7 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 4.6 GHz	4.7 GHz
Cache
12MB Intel Smart Cache	16MB L3 cache
TDP
45W	45W
Display
Screen Size
15.6 inches	15.6 Inches
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (FHD)	1920 x 1080 pixels
Refresh Rate
144Hz	144Hz
Response Time
7ms	7ms (typical)
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
45% NTSC	72% NTSC
Brightness
250 nits	250 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:9
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, Micro-edge, Low Blue Light	Anti-glare, Narrow Bezel
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
VRAM
6GB GDDR6	6 GB GDDR6
TGP
75W	140W
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Supported
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy ≈ 8700	Approx. 20,000 3DMark Time Spy
Additional Features
NVIDIA Optimus, DirectX 12 Ultimate	DLSS 3, NVIDIA Reflex
Memory
RAM Type
DDR4	DDR5 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
3200MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 32GB	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5
Storage
Primary Storage
512GB PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD	512GB PCIe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
M.2 slot available	Supports additional M.2 SSD or 2.5" HDD
RAID Support
No	Supported via BIOS/Hardware configuration
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, WASD Highlighted	Backlit Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
No	No
Game Optimization
OMEN Gaming Hub	HP Gaming Mode, NVIDIA GeForce Experience
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual-Fan Cooling with Wide Rear Vents	Dual Fan with Vapor Chamber
Overclocking Support
No	Supported via BIOS and software
Performance Modes
Standard, Quiet, Performance	Balanced, Performance, Quiet
Benchmark Scores
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈9200 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core≈10600	See above in Graphics
Battery
Capacity
52.5Wh	52.5 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6.5 hours (mixed usage)	Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charge (50% in 30 minutes)	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
150W Smart AC Adapter	150W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 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	2 x USB-A 3.0, 1 x USB-C 3.0, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1 x Headphone/Mic combo
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Keyboard (White)	Full-size Backlit Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
Key Travel
1.5mm	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
No	Yes
Touchpad Features
Multi-Touch Precision Touchpad	Multi-touch, Precision Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers by B&O	Dual speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
HP Audio Boost, DTS:X Ultra	DTS:X Ultra, Noise Cancellation
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes (3.5mm combo)
Camera
Webcam
720p HD with Temporal Noise Reduction	720p HD Webcam
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Polycarbonate and Plastic	Aluminum lid, Plastic chassis
Color Options
Mica Silver	Mica Silver
RGB Lighting
No	No
Dimensions
35.7 x 25.5 x 2.35 cm	14.09 x 10.04 x 0.93 inches
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes (Entry-Level)	No
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with rear venting system	Yes, Dual Fan Vapor Chamber
Software
OMEN Gaming Hub, HP QuickDrop, HP Support Assistant	HP Command Center, Windows 11 pre-installed
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	HP Victus 15 Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 150W	150W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
None	7-in-1 Docking Station (1TB), MicroSD Card, Cables, Cleaning Cloth
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	September 2025
Status
Available	Available

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