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Gigabyte G5 GD

Specifications

Gigabyte G5 GD
Gigabyte G5 GD (G5 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-11400H 6 x 2.7 - 4.5 GHz, 109 W PL2 / Short Burst, 45 W PL1 / Sustained, Tiger Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU - 4 GB VRAM, Core: 1500 MHz, Memory: 1500 MHz, 85 W TDP, GDDR6, 30.0.14.9649, Optimus
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR4-3200, dual-channel, two memory slots (both in use)
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, Chi Mei N156HRA-EA1, IPS, glossy: no, 144 Hz
Mainboard
Intel HM570
Storage
ESR512GTLG-E6GBTNB4, 512 GB 
, 2 M.2 slots (1x PCIe 4, 1x PCIe 3/SATA), 1 2.5-inch, 512 GB free
Soundcard
Realtek ALC256 @ Intel Tiger Point-LP PCH - cAVS
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: combined headset port, mic in, Card Reader: SD, TPM 2.0
Networking
Realtek RTL8168B/8111B (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.2
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 31.6 x 361 x 258 ( = 1.24 x 14.21 x 10.16 in)
Battery
41 Wh, 2750 mAh Lithium-Ion, removeable
Operating System
FreeDos
Camera
Webcam: HD
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, screws (HDD, SSD), thermal pad, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.087 kg ( = 73.62 oz / 4.6 pounds), Power Supply: 439 g ( = 15.49 oz / 0.97 pounds)
Price
749 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 85.34% - good
Average of 5 scores (from 13 reviews)
price: 98%, performance: 95%, features: 65%, display: 91% mobility: 75%, workmanship: 80%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 75%

Reviews for the Gigabyte G5 GD

81.7% Gigabyte G5 GD in review: Affordable gaming laptop without Windows | Notebookcheck
For just under 750 Euros (~$848), you can get the G5 GD, a gaming laptop equipped with a Tiger Lake hexa-core processor and a GeForce RTX 3050 laptop GPU. The laptop offers space for up to three storage drives.
98% G5 KD-52US123SO is a NO-Nonsense Laptop
Source: PCR English
Yes, we are very impressed. Although it is not the best out there, Gigabyte packs this laptop with all those features that many gamers will appreciate. The 105W variant of RTX 3060 GPU sets this apart from its competitors in this price range. Especially today where the graphics chips are very hard to get, it’s great to get a laptop with this 105W GPU, so yes, we highly recommend this Gigabyte G5 KD-52US123SO.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2022
Rating: Total score: 98% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 93%
81% Gigabyte G5 GD-51US123SO Review
Source: PC Verge English
With the Gigabyte G5 GD, smooth modern gaming is finally achievable in a machine that doesn’t cost so much. The 15.6-inch 144Hz refresh rate screen shows its good side with rich colors, while the Intel Core i5-11400H processor makes for stable performance over prolonged periods. The built-in Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 is a good run for butter-smooth frame rates in modern AAA titles. Elsewhere, the Gigabyte G5 GD-51US123SO remains a perfect choice for anyone looking to upgrade the system later, thanks to a second M.2 slot and a free slot for a 2.5-inch drive. Once again, you can replace the battery without the need for tools, although it simply provides moderate runtimes. The newest Acer Predator Helios 300 remains our Editors’ Choice for midrange gaming laptops, thanks to a solid feature set, including an 11th Gen., Intel Core i7-11800H processor, an RTX 3060 GPU, and an RGB keyboard. That said, if you need something upgradable down the road, then the Gigabyte G5 GD-51US123SO is an excellent choice.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/13/2022
Rating: Total score: 81%
77% Gigabyte G5 GD-51US123SO is a Good Stuff
Source: PCR English
I think it is tough for us to say that this laptop is not good stuff, because it actually is. For sure, it is not the most powerful gaming laptop available right now, but in terms of value and performance combination, it punches anything else in its category. From the 11th Generation Intel “High-Performance” chip, Ray-Tracing supported GPU, a 144Hz IPS display, and all of those generous other features like the backlit keyboard, tons of ports, and upgrade option, Gigabyte certainly has a winner here. These days as we have low chipset supply everywhere, this 15.6″ Gigabyte G5 GD-51US123SO is very hard to beat.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/11/2022
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 100% performance: 100% display: 92%
89% GIGABYTE G5 GD (i5-11400H+RTX 3050) Gaming Laptop Review
Source: B2G English
The dream is still to see a sub Php30,000 gaming laptop capable of playing games at 1080p at a solid frame rate but today, with the GIGABYTE G5 GD showing us that Php50,000 is enough to bring decent gaming performance. GIGABYTE does cut back on things like the case construction and panel but this isn’t saying they’re getting low-quality options. Everything feels just right and most of the shortcomings would be nitpick rather than valid criticism especially given the price. Evidently, it is in gaming where this laptop truly shines. As we test in the maximum detail settings of most games, its nice to see a laptop not buckle and give us very poor framerate. Of course, there are exceptions like Cyberpunk 2077 which at Ultra is a very resource-intensive game.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/27/2022
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 95% performance: 88% workmanship: 81%
Gigabyte G5 / How to fix stuttering and improve Performance (Solution)
Source: Hubwood English
Find out how to fix the stuttering in games and 3D Applications if you're using a Gigabyte G5 (GD) with the RTX 3050. This video should help you if you're using a Bios Version like FB04, FB95, FB06 or FB07. FB03 works fine aswell on windows 10, but you can't install windows 11 with FB03.
Support, online available, Short, Date: 03/22/2022
Gigabyte G5 Review (G5 GD - i5 + RTX 3050)
Source: Hubwood English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/20/2022

Foreign Reviews

Gigabyte G5 GD-51ES123SD. Portátil gaming 15,6" con Intel Core i5-11400H y nVidia RTX 3050
Source: Ofertaman Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/12/2022
Gigabyte G5 GD-51ES123SD. Portátil gaming 15,6" con Intel Core i5-11400H y nVidia RTX 3050
Source: Ofertaman Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Big screen; powerful processor; high performance; great dedicated graphics card; rich set of ports.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/23/2022
Gigabyte G5 GD-51ES123SD. Portátil gaming 15,6" con Intel Core i5-11400H y nVidia RTX 3050
Source: Ofertaman Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Big screen; powerful processor; great GPU; good price; rich set of ports.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/22/2022
Gigabyte G5 GD-51ES123SD. Portátil gaming 15,6" con Intel Core i5-11400H y nVidia RTX 3050
Source: Ofertaman Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Big screen; decent processor; good GPU; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/21/2022
Gigabyte G5 GD-51ES123SD. Portátil gaming 15,6" con Intel Core i5-11400H y nVidia RTX 3050
Source: Ofertaman Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Big screen; powerful processor; great dedicated graphics; high gaming performance; good connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/25/2022
Gigabyte G5 GD-51ES123SD. Portátil gaming 15,6" con Intel Core i5-11400H y nVidia RTX 3050
Source: Ofertaman Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Big screen; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; great dedicated graphics; good connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/09/2021
Gigabyte G5 GD-51ES123SD. Portátil gaming 15,6" con Intel Core i5-11400H y nVidia RTX 3050 (899 €)
Source: Ofertaman Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/05/2021

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU: Mid-range gaming laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA107 chip. Offers 2048 shaders and is offered in different TGP (power consumption) variants from 35 to 80 Watt with different clock speeds and therefore performance. Older variant with 4GB VRAM.

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i5-11400H: Tiger Lake (H45 series) based high end hexa-core SoC for gaming laptops and workstations. The six CPU cores clock with 2.7 - 4.5 GHz. The integrated UHD Graphics GPU offers 16 EUs at up to 1.45 GHz. The chip is manufactured on the second-gen 10 nm Intel SuperFin process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Gigabyte: Gigabyte Technology is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer founded in 1986, best known for its motherboards and graphics cards. Gigabyte offers a wide range of products including motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, monitors, systems and components. Gigabyte's laptops offer gaming and creative features on the go. Gigabyte monitors offer 4K Pro Gaming.


85.34%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2021-12-20 (Update: 2021-12-20)