Gigabyte G5 GD

Name: Gigabyte G5 GD
Brand: Gigabyte
Rating: 85.3 (5 reviews)

Specifications

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, RAM: 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

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, Power Supply: 439 g

Price

749 Euro

Links

Gigabyte homepage

Price comparison

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% 技嘉G5 GD在回顾。经济实惠的游戏笔记本电脑，没有Windows | Notebookcheck
只需不到750欧元（约848美元），你就可以得到G5 GD，这是一款配备了Tiger Lake 六核处理器和GeForce RTX 3050笔记本GPU的游戏笔记本电脑。这款笔记本电脑提供了最多三个存储驱动器的空间。

98% G5 KD-52US123SO is a NO-Nonsense Laptop
Source: PCR English

EN→zh-CN
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

EN→zh-CN
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

EN→zh-CN
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

EN→zh-CN
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

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Gigabyte G5 Review (G5 GD - i5 + RTX 3050)
Source: Hubwood English

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/20/2022

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