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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Gigabyte G5 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, consider the following: the Gigabyte G5 offers a higher-end graphics card suitable for demanding games and 3D tasks but has a shorter battery life during typical use. In contrast, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a longer battery life and a brighter screen, which could be better for media consumption and general productivity, but its graphics performance is less powerful for intensive tasks. The IdeaPad is also more budget-friendly than the G5. Both have similar screen size, resolution, and are gaming-oriented, but each excels in different aspects: the G5 for performance-focused uses and the IdeaPad for longer use and cost savings. Consider what’s more important to you: graphics power and performance or battery life and cost, and choose accordingly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3
6.5
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a clear and bright display for daily tasks such as browsing the web or working with documents, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 may suit you well with its superior panel quality. For engineering and design professionals who need accurate color rendering, the Gigabyte G5's display might fall short compared to the IdeaPad Gaming 3, which offers better color coverage, essential for precise visuals. However, both laptops may not cater perfectly to avid gamers or those doing 3D work, as their screens do not excel in refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth and responsive visual experiences.
Battery
3.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$868
$549
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.1
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 offers a superior screen quality with higher brightness and color space coverage and a longer battery life compared to the Gigabyte G5, factors that enhance its suitability for general use. Additionally, despite its slightly heavier build, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 maintains a good balance between portability and performance with a higher quality keyboard, making it a compelling option for everyday tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte G5 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and an Intel i5 processor, suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 pairs an AMD Ryzen 7 processor with an Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU, providing a good balance of power for similar tasks but potentially with less graphical performance.
Content Creation
7.2
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.8
7.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 to be good for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Gigabyte G5 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The Gigabyte G5 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gigabyte G5 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte G5 | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$868 | $549 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | 14.2'' x 10.5'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 10.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Gigabyte G5
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
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Florian Glaser | October 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."
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About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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