HP Elitebook 1040 G11 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD Comparison

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HP Elitebook 1040 G11

14 inches | April 2024

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14 inches | September 2021

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In this review, we will be comparing Elitebook 1040 G11 and Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD, two laptops from HP and Lenovo. HP Elitebook 1040 G11 was introduced to market in April 2024 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD was launched in September 2021. As you can see, Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD is 3 years older than Elitebook 1040 G11. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of HP Elitebook 1040 G11 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP Elitebook 1040 G11 Key Specs

Launched in April 2024
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (7-Cores)
16GB Ram
313.9 x 219.9 x 14.9 mm (12.36 x 8.66 x 0.59 inches)
Weight: 1.18 kg (2.6 lbs)

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD Key Specs

Launched in September 2021
14.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600U
GPU: GeForce MX450 2GB
8GB Ram
313 x 215 x 14.9 mm (12.32 x 8.46 x 0.59 inches)
Weight: 1.1 kg (2.43 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Elitebook 1040 G11 and Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP Elitebook 1040 G11 over Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD

Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	4.92 TFLOPS vs 2.822 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs LPDDR4X	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.1	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2592 x 1944 vs 1280 x 720	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No

Reasons to choose Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD over HP Elitebook 1040 G11

Weight	1.10 kg vs 1.18 kg	0.08 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~84.5% vs ~82.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.8 mm vs 6.2 mm	0.4 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	90 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Dedicated GPU unit
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time

Common Strengths of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD and HP Elitebook 1040 G11

Launch Dates	April 2024 vs September 2021	Both laptops are recent models
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
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs LPDDR4X	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD and HP Elitebook 1040 G11

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

HP Elitebook 1040 G11 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP Elitebook 1040 G11 and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.18 kg (2.6 lbs)	1.1 kg (2.43 lbs)
Surface Area	690 cm2 (107 inches2)	673 cm2 (104.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.3%	~84.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.2 mm	~5.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.08 kg/inch	0.08 kg/inch
	0.176 lbs/inch	0.176 lbs/inch
Colors	-	Gray

Comparison of the HP Elitebook 1040 G11 and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD External Dimensions

Weight

Elitebook 1040 G11 weighs 1.18 kg (2.6 lbs), whereas the Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD weighs 1.1 kg (2.43 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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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 HP Elitebook 1040 G11 is 0.08 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD is 0.08 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

HP Elitebook 1040 G11 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Intel Core Ultra 5 135U Intel Core Ultra 5 135H Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Intel Core Ultra 7 165H	AMD Ryzen 5 5600U AMD Ryzen 7 5800U
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	2.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (7-	6
Number of Threads	18	12
L3 Cache	18 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (7-Cores)	Radeon RX Vega 7
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	7 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1726	1380
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	14856	7655

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 HP Elitebook 1040 G11 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 5600U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Arc Graphics (7-Cores)	GeForce MX450 2GB
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz	1575 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	W	31 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	4.92 TFLOPS	2.822 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	2 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Speed	7.47 Gbps	~8-10 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	112	896
TMUs	7	56
ROPs	4	32

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. HP Elitebook 1040 G11 has a FLOPS value of 4.92 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD ' has a FLOPS value of 2.822 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP Elitebook 1040 G11 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	7467 MHz	4266 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Elitebook 1040 G11 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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	HP Elitebook 1040 G11	Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 (14” AMD)
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (NPU - 11 TOPS)	AMD Ryzen 5 5600U
GPU	Arc Graphics (7-Cores)	GeForce MX450 2GB
Memory	16 GB	8 GB ; 2 GB VRAM
Available for LLM total	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)	~6 GB (0.5 GB VRAM 5.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Runs Well fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 2 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 2 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

HP Elitebook 1040 G11|Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 (14” AMD)

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

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	56 Wh 68 Wh	61 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 / 100 W	65 W
Cable Length	1 meters

On the other hand, the Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD features a higher battery capacity of 61 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Elitebook 1040 G11's 56 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Elitebook 1040 G11 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

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.

HP Elitebook 1040 G11 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP Elitebook 1040 G11 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD 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. Both Elitebook 1040 G11 and Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Elitebook 1040 G11 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD features a higher pixel density with 243 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
The Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD offers a higher refresh rate of 90 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
Both Elitebook 1040 G11 and Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

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HP Elitebook 1040 G11 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Elitebook 1040 G11 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD (v6).

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
Elitebook 1040 G11 is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD does not have USB-A ports.
Both Elitebook 1040 G11 and Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD have USB Type-C ports. Elitebook 1040 G11 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD has 3x 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
Elitebook 1040 G11 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Elitebook 1040 G11 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD does not have an HDMI port.

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 Elitebook 1040 G11 nor Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Elitebook 1040 G11 and Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Gen 6 14-inch AMD 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)	v7	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.4	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	3x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No