Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 vs Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 Comparison

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Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 vs Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Aorus 17 2022 and Aorus 15 2023, two laptops by Gigabyte. Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 was introduced to market in January 2022 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 was launched in February 2023. There is 13 months difference between Aorus 17 2022 and Aorus 15 2023 so it would still give an advantage to younger Aorus 15 2023.

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Aorus 17 2022 and Aorus 15 2023 are members of Gigabyte's Aorus series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Gigabyte Aorus Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Gigabyte Aorus 16X 2024	January 2024	16.0"	356 x 254 x 20-27 mm	2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)
Gigabyte Aorus 17 2024	January 2024	17.3"	398 x 293 x 21.8 mm	2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)
Gigabyte Aorus 15 2024	January 2024	15.6"	360 x 272 x 20.9 mm	2.39 kg (5.27 lbs)
Gigabyte Aorus 15X	February 2023	15.6"	357 x 274 x 21.7 mm	2.28 kg (5.03 lbs)
Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023	February 2023	15.6"	360 x 272 x 20.8 mm	2.39 kg (5.27 lbs)
Gigabyte Aorus 17 2023	February 2023	17.3"	398 x 293 x 21.8 mm	2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)
Gigabyte Aorus 15 Intel 12th Gen	January 2022	15.6"	360 x 244 x 27 mm	2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)
Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022	January 2022	17.3"	398 x 254 x 24-27 mm	2.7 kg (5.95 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 12700H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
398 x 254 x 24-27 mm (15.67 x 10 x 0.94-1.06 inches)
Weight: 2.7 kg (5.95 lbs)

Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 Key Specs

Launched in February 2023
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12450H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
360 x 272 x 20.8 mm (14.17 x 10.71 x 0.82 inches)
Weight: 2.39 kg (5.27 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Aorus 17 2022 and Aorus 15 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 over Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.6% vs ~68.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	17.3 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	360 Hz vs 144 Hz	Smoother media experience
GPU FLOPS	13.1 TFLOPS vs 9.5 TFLOPS	Better Sound capture
Number of Microphones	2 vs 1

Reasons to choose Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 over Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022

Weight	2.39 kg vs 2.70 kg	0.31 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	7.3 mm vs 7.5 mm	0.2 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	145 ppi vs 127 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1980 x 1080 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 99.4%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Display Port	Yes vs No	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors

Common Strengths of Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022

Launch Dates	January 2022 vs February 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 and Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 vs Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.7 kg (5.95 lbs)	2.39 kg (5.27 lbs)
Surface Area	1011 cm2 (156.7 inches2)	979 cm2 (151.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.6%	~68.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.5 mm	~7.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.16 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.352 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black

Comparison of the Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

Aorus 17 2022 weighs 2.7 kg (5.95 lbs), whereas the Aorus 15 2023 weighs 2.39 kg (5.27 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 2.70 kg

Avg: larger than 17.0" 2.74 kg

Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 2.39 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Thickness Comparison

Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 24.00 mm

Avg: larger than 17.0" 24.26 mm

Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 20.80 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 is 0.16 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 is 0.15 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 vs Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 12700H	Intel Core i5 12450H Intel Core i5 12500H Intel Core i5 13500H Intel Core i7 13700H
Base Frequency	2.3 GHz	2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	14	8
Number of Threads	20	12
L3 Cache	24 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (48EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1750	1642
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	12242	8498
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1800	1587
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	16309	10024

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12700H

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 12450H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	900 MHz	1455 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1425 MHz	1755 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	80 W	50 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	192 bit	96 bit
Memory Speed	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	3840	2560
TMUs	120	80
ROPs	48	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 has a FLOPS value of 13.1 TFLOPS whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 9.5 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Aorus 17 2022 and the Aorus 15 2023, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Gigabyte Aorus 17 (2022)	Gigabyte Aorus 15 (2023)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	99 Wh	99 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right	Bottom
Charge Power	240 W	240 W

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 99 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 99 Wh

Avg: larger than 17.0" 76.88 Wh

Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 99 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

STORAGE
The Aorus 15 2023 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Aorus 17 2022's storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 vs Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 and Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Aorus 17 2022 has a display size of 17.3".On the other hand, Aorus 15 2023 has a smaller 15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Aorus 17 2022 is 825cm² / 128inch² whereas the Aorus 15 2023's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Aorus 15 2023 features a higher pixel density with 145 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 127 PPI

Avg: larger than 17.0" 141 PPI

Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 145 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Aorus 17 2022 offers a higher refresh rate of 360 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
Both Aorus 17 2022 and Aorus 15 2023 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 300 nits

Avg: larger than 17.0" 368 nits

Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 300 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Gigabyte Aorus 17 2022 vs Gigabyte Aorus 15 2023 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Aorus 17 2022 and Aorus 15 2023 have USB-A ports. Aorus 17 2022 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Aorus 15 2023 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Aorus 17 2022 and Aorus 15 2023 have USB Type-C ports. Aorus 17 2022 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Aorus 15 2023 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Aorus 17 2022 and Aorus 15 2023 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Aorus 17 2022 and Aorus 15 2023 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither Aorus 17 2022 nor Aorus 15 2023 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Aorus 17 2022 and Aorus 15 2023 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	1x v1.4
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes