2023-10-23 14:59:00
You don’t necessarily have to wait for promotional events to get good deals on gaming laptops, the discounts always hit even if they happen less often. On the agenda, we have this Gigabyte G5, a configuration equipped with an RTX 4050, a very recent GPU capable of running the latest games in Full HD. At Rue du Commerce, its price is displayed at 799.99 euros instead of 1,199.99 euros.
The first graphics cards in the RTX 4000 series were released at the start of the year and with them, the promise of graphics performance two to four times higher than that of the previous generation. They also mark the arrival of DLSS 3.0 and stood out particularly in terms of electricity consumption. At the moment, this Gigabyte G5 equipped with an RTX 4050, the entry-level model of the series, benefit from a 33% reduction at Rue du Commerce.
The Gigabyte G5 MF-E2FR333SD in summary
An RTX 4050 with a 12th gen Intel Core i5 An FHD screen refreshed at 144 Hz 512 GB of storage, 8 GB of RAM and free slots
Instead of the usual 1,199.99 euros, the Gigabyte G5 MF-E2FR333SD is now available on sale at 799.99 euros at Rue du Commerce.
A configuration to run the latest games in FHD
The most important element of a gaming laptop is its graphics card and Nvidia has done well with its latest models. Certainly, the RTX 4050 which equips this Gigabyte G5 cannot match other high-end GPUs, but it is powerful enough to run the latest video games in Full HD. Especially since it gives access to Nvidia technologies such as ray-tracing and DLSS 3 optimizing the graphics, you must however not have a heavy hand to keep a minimum FPS. Finally, the RTX 4050 also stands out for its power consumption of only 150 W.
The RTX 4050 is accompanied by an Intel Core i5-12500H, a twelve-core processor capable of reaching a maximum frequency of 4.5 GHz for solid performance. Multitasking is ensured by an 8 GB DDR4 RAM strip, another slot provided for this component is free. The same goes for storage, this is provided by a 512 GB NVMe SSD and another M.2 slot is free. But before the components, it is better to first invest in a license since this laptop comes without an OS. Finally, despite a configuration that consumes less energy than most gaming laptops, this one does not fare any better in terms of autonomy. The 54 Wh battery only lasts 4 to 5 hours in office use.
A 144 Hz screen for everyday fluidity
Along with the graphics card, the screen is also an important element in a gaming laptop. This Gigabyte G5 opts for a 15.6-inch screen, an IPS-LCD panel in Full HD definition (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) with a refresh rate of 144 Hz. The IPS provides good colorimetry and viewing angles. open vision, this is the display technology most popular with gamers. On the other hand, the refresh rate is suitable for all types of games, including those where the action is the fastest like FPS or racing games.
In terms of design, we find a sober appearance with connectivity placed at the back which distinguishes it from office laptops. This consists of two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, an HDMI port, a mini DisplayPort 1.4, an RJ45 Ethernet port, a microSD card reader and the traditional 3.5mm jack socket. Finally, the Gigabyte G5 turns out to be a little more transportable than most gaming laptops since it has a thickness of 22.7 mm and a weight of 1.9 kg.
In order to compare the Gigabyte G5 MF-E2FR333SD with other products in the same category, we invite you now to consult our guide to the best gaming laptops of the moment.
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