HP Victus 16 2023 Intel vs HP Victus 16 2022 Intel Comparison

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HP Victus 16 2023 Intel vs HP Victus 16 2022 Intel Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Victus 16 2023 Intel and Victus 16 2022 Intel, two laptops by HP. HP Victus 16 2023 Intel was introduced to market in March 2023 and HP Victus 16 2022 Intel was launched in May 2022. There is only 10 months difference between Victus 16 2023 Intel and Victus 16 2022 Intel so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Victus 16 2023 Intel and Victus 16 2022 Intel are members of HP's Victus series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

HP Victus Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
HP Victus 16 2024	January 2024	16.1"	369 x 259.4 x 22.9 mm	2.33 kg (5.14 lbs)
HP Victus 15 2024	January 2024	15.6"	357.9 x 255 x 23.5 mm	2.29 kg (5.05 lbs)
HP Victus 16 2023 Intel	March 2023	16.1"	369.06 x 259.33 x 22.86-23.87 mm	2.29 kg (5.05 lbs)
HP Victus 15 2022 AMD	May 2022	15.6"	357.88 x 255 x 23.6 mm	2.29 kg (5.05 lbs)
HP Victus 15 2022 Intel	May 2022	15.6"	357.88 x 255 x 23.6 mm	2.29 kg (5.05 lbs)
HP Victus 16 2022 Intel	May 2022	16.1"	370 x 260 x 23.5 mm	2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)
HP Victus 16 2021 AMD	May 2021	16.1"	370 x 260 x 23.5 mm	2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)
HP Victus 16 2021 Intel	May 2021	16.1"	370 x 260 x 23.5 mm	2.48 kg (5.47 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of HP Victus 16 2023 Intel and HP Victus 16 2022 Intel before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP Victus 16 2023 Intel Key Specs

Launched in March 2023
16.1" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 13500HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
369.06 x 259.33 x 22.86-23.87 mm (14.53 x 10.21 x 0.9-0.94 inches)
Weight: 2.29 kg (5.05 lbs)

HP Victus 16 2022 Intel Key Specs

Launched in May 2022
16.1" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12500H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
370 x 260 x 23.5 mm (14.57 x 10.24 x 0.93 inches)
Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Victus 16 2023 Intel and Victus 16 2022 Intel compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP Victus 16 2023 Intel over HP Victus 16 2022 Intel

Weight	2.29 kg vs 2.40 kg	0.11 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~74.7% vs ~74.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.3 mm vs 6.8 mm	0.5 mm thinner bezels
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	8.9 TFLOPS vs 6.7 TFLOPS	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left

Reasons to choose HP Victus 16 2022 Intel over HP Victus 16 2023 Intel

Max Brightness	350 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of HP Victus 16 2022 Intel and HP Victus 16 2023 Intel

Launch Dates	March 2023 vs May 2022	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
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 HP Victus 16 2022 Intel and HP Victus 16 2023 Intel

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

HP Victus 16 2023 Intel vs HP Victus 16 2022 Intel: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP Victus 16 2023 Intel and the HP Victus 16 2022 Intel.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.29 kg (5.05 lbs)	2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)
Surface Area	957 cm2 (148.4 inches2)	962 cm2 (149.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~74.7%	~74.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.3 mm	~6.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.14 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.308 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	White, Silver, Blue	Silver

Comparison of the HP Victus 16 2023 Intel and the HP Victus 16 2022 Intel External Dimensions

Weight

Victus 16 2023 Intel weighs 2.29 kg (5.05 lbs), whereas the Victus 16 2022 Intel weighs 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

HP Victus 16 2023 Intel 2.29 kg

HP Victus 16 2022 Intel 2.40 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.07 kg

Max 3.00 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

HP Victus 16 2023 Intel 23.87 mm

HP Victus 16 2022 Intel 23.50 mm

Min 12.30 mm

Average 20.35 mm

Max 30.80 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 HP Victus 16 2023 Intel is 0.14 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP Victus 16 2022 Intel 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

HP Victus 16 2023 Intel vs HP Victus 16 2022 Intel: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 13500HX Intel Core i7 13700H Intel Core i7 13700HX	Intel Core i5 12500H Intel Core i7 12700H
Base Frequency	2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	14	12
Number of Threads	20	16
L3 Cache	24 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (16EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1787	1634
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	13861	10250
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1868	1702
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	18330	13247

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 Victus 16 2023 Intel and HP Victus 16 2022 Intel.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 13500HX

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 12500H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
Base Clock Frequency	1455 MHz	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1755 MHz	1343 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	50 W	45 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	96 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2560	2048
TMUs	80	64
ROPs	48	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 Victus 16 2023 Intel has a FLOPS value of 8.9 TFLOPS whereas the HP Victus 16 2022 Intel ' has a FLOPS value of 6.7 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP Victus 16 2023 Intel may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

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

Both laptops, the Victus 16 2023 Intel and the Victus 16 2022 Intel, 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	HP Victus 16 (2023 Intel)	HP Victus 16 (2022 Intel)
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	83 Wh	70 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left
Charge Power	230 W	200 W

Moreover, the Victus 16 2023 Intel boasts a larger battery capacity of 83 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Victus 16 2022 Intel's70 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

HP Victus 16 2023 Intel 83 Wh

HP Victus 16 2022 Intel 70 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 74.15 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
The Victus 16 2022 Intel offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Victus 16 2023 Intel'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.

HP Victus 16 2023 Intel vs HP Victus 16 2022 Intel: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP Victus 16 2023 Intel and HP Victus 16 2022 Intel 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 Victus 16 2023 Intel and Victus 16 2022 Intel screens have the same size of 16.1".The total usable screen area of the Victus 16 2023 Intel is 714cm² / 111inch² whereas the Victus 16 2022 Intel's total usable screen area is 714cm² / 111inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Victus 16 2023 Intel and Victus 16 2022 Intel feature the same pixel density with 137 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

HP Victus 16 2023 Intel 137 ppi

HP Victus 16 2022 Intel 137 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 169 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Victus 16 2023 Intel and Victus 16 2022 Intel offer the same refresh rate of 144 Hz.

Brightness
The Victus 16 2022 Intel offers a higher maximum brightness of 350 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

HP Victus 16 2023 Intel 300 nits

HP Victus 16 2022 Intel 350 nits

Min

40 nits

Average 413 nits

Max 1250.00 nits

HP Victus 16 2023 Intel vs HP Victus 16 2022 Intel 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 Victus 16 2023 Intel and Victus 16 2022 Intel feature 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Victus 16 2023 Intel and Victus 16 2022 Intel feature 1x 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
Neither Victus 16 2023 Intel nor Victus 16 2022 Intel has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Victus 16 2023 Intel and Victus 16 2022 Intel 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
Victus 16 2022 Intel is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Victus 16 2023 Intel does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Victus 16 2023 Intel and Victus 16 2022 Intel 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)	v5.3	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes