The Gigabyte G5 GE gaming laptop is currently making a lot of noise in the Indian market. It has some impressive specs like Intel 12th Gen Core i5-12500H processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 laptop GPU and 8GB DDR4 3200 MT/s memory. In this review, we’ll examine various aspects of the Gigabyte G5 GE gaming laptop to determine if it’s worth the price.
The laptop currently retails for around Rs 69,990 in India. Interested users can easily buy the laptop at the lowest price on Flipkart. Although this is a very competitive price range, Gigabyte has managed to offer pretty good specs on a gaming laptop without breaking the bank. This makes the laptop a great choice for gamers looking for a machine that can handle all the latest titles.
Gigabyte G5 GE Specifications
- Processor: 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12500H (2.5 GHz ~ 4.5 GHz)
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6
- RAM: 8 GB DDR4 RAM
- Display. 15.6 inch FHD 144Hz LCD display
- Storage. 512 GB M.2 PCIe SSD
- Battery: 54Wh Lithium-Ion with 150W adapter
- The weight. 1.9 kg
- Cost: 69990 ₹
Design and build quality
The Gigabyte G5 GE is a well-built laptop that uses high-quality plastics. The design is simple and understated with a few graphics on the front cover and trackpad. Hinge stiffness is perfect and lid flex is acceptable. The notebook measures about 2.39 cm at its thickest point and weighs 1.99 kg, making it quite portable. Gigabyte has also changed to an open grill design that serves as an open intake design for better air circulation.
The laptop also has plenty of ports like 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C ports, HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB Type-A ports, 2-in-1 audio jack, MicroSD card reader and mini display port. The design prints on the top cover of the Gigabyte G5 GE are also a nice touch which pairs quite nicely with the grill fans to give the laptop a good visual appeal.
Display and sound
The 15.6-inch FHD IPS panel with a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz is one of the highlights of this laptop. The console is fast and responsive, making it ideal for both slower RPG games and fast-paced FPS games. While the aspect ratio is still 16:9, we expect future laptops to move to a 16:10 display as that seems to be the trend now. The G5 GE’s speakers are average, but the inclusion of DTS:X Ultra audio technology means users can use it on compatible headphones and external speakers.
Gigabyte G5 GE. Performance and thermals
The performance of the G5 GE is impressive thanks to the Intel 12th Gen Core i5-12500H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU. The Core i5 processor offers plenty of performance without breaking the bank, while the RTX 3050 GPU is capable of decent performance for 1080p gaming.
However, the fans can get so loud that it’s difficult to play without proper headphones. Out of the box, the curve is aggressive and the fans are very audible. Fortunately, there is an option to adjust the fan curve in their pre-installed Control Center software.
Gigabyte G5 GE. Gaming performance
In our review of the Gigabyte G5 GE, we only used the built-in normal mode with 8GB of single-channel DDR4 RAM. However, users can gain better performance by overclocking the CPU and GPU using the pre-installed Control Center app. They can also upgrade the memory thanks to 2x DDR4 slots (DDR4-3200, Max 64GB).
As far as laptop performance goes, Call of Duty. While playing Modern Warfare II at 1920 x 1080, we achieved a maximum frame rate of 54 FPS at maximum settings. However, we also noticed a few dips to 25 FPS. Similarly, playing Fortnite at 1920 x 1080 at max settings, we saw frame rates around 100FPS after manually enabling Nvidia DLSS.
In Grand Theft Auto V at the highest detail settings, we saw a maximum of 91 fps at a low 1% at 48 FPS. This ties the Gigabyte G5 GE with other laptops that use the RTX 3050 graphics card. However, in Cyberpunk 2077, the laptop was only able to produce a maximum 43 fps, while Witcher 3 produced an average of 29 fps.
On the other hand, the laptop performed quite well when running eSports titles CS. With GO and Valorant that exceeded the 144Hz display refresh rate. Games like Apex Legends and Overwatch achieved an average FPS of 90 FPS and 78 FPS respectively.
Gigabyte G5 GE. Productivity
In terms of performance, the G5 MD’s older Core i5-11400H processor scored lower than the flagship Nitro 5’s newer Core i5. Additionally, the G5 GE’s thermals are well managed, as the pre-installed Control Center software allows users to customize fan curves and manage temperature. However, the loud fan noise during heavy gaming may be a turn off for some users.
When it comes to gaming performance, the G5 GE is a solid performer, with the Intel 12th Gen Core i5-12500H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 laptop GPU delivering decent frame rates for most games at 1080p resolution. However, some more demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Witcher 3 may struggle to run at the highest settings.
Gigabyte G5 GE Review
Gigabyte G5 GE Review
Summary:
The Gigabyte G5 GE is a great option for gamers looking for a well-built and powerful gaming laptop at a reasonable price. The design and build quality of the laptop is impressive, and the 15.6-inch FHD IPS panel with a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz provides a great gaming experience. The keyboard and trackpad are decent and the port selection is good. However, the loud fan noise during heavy gaming may be a drawback for some users. Overall, the Gigabyte G5 GE is a solid choice for gamers who want a powerful machine that can handle most games at 1080p resolution.