Gigabyte details RTX 30 GPU specs for full gaming laptop range

As we learned earlier this year, Nvidia is no longer branding its laptop GPUs with the Max-Q or Max-P moniker, meaning laptop makers need to be a bit more specific about GPU specifications compared to past generations. Gigabyte is getting on-board early, revealing the GPU specifications for its full 2021 gaming laptop line-up. 

Not all Gigabyte laptop models are made the same. Even if two laptop models feature the same GPU, they may have some differences in the chassis, cooling system, and power delivery. Depending on these features, the same GPU in different models may have small variations. This applies to gaming laptops for other companies too.

Following consumer feedback to share the specifications of the GPUs featured in RTX 30 series-powered laptops, Gigabyte has published the following table:

Model		GPU	Base Clock (MHz)	Boost Clock (MHz)	Maximum Graphics Power (W)	TGP (W)	Config (W)	Dynamic Boost 2.0 (W)
AERO 15 OLED	YC	RTX 3080	780	1245	105	80	10	15
	XC	RTX 3070	780	1290	105	80	10	15
	KC	RTX 3060	1163	1530	105	90	NA	15
AORUS 15G	YC	RTX 3080	780	1245	105	80	10	15
	XC	RTX 3070	780	1290	105	80	10	15
	KC	RTX 3060	1163	1530	105	90	NA	15
AORUS 15P	XC	RTX 3070	1110	1560	130	115	NA	15
	KC	RTX 3060	1267	1605	115	100	NA	15
AERO 17 / AERO 17 HDR	YC	RTX 3080	780	1245	105	80	10	15
	XC	RTX 3070	780	1290	105	80	10	15
	KC	RTX 3060	1163	1530	105	90	NA	15
AORUS 17G	YC	RTX 3080	780	1245	105	80	10	15
	XC	RTX 3070	780	1290	105	80	10	15
AERO 15	XC	RTX 3070	780	1290	100	80	10	10
G5	KC	RTX 3060	900	1425	105	80	10	15
G7	KC	RTX 3060	900	1425	105	80	10	15

Besides RTX 30 series laptop GPUs, Gigabyte AORUS and AERO laptops also feature Intel 10th Gen 8-core processors. The gaming-oriented AORUS laptops come with a 15/17-inch displays with up to 300Hz refresh rate, while the Gigabyte AERO workstation laptops feature 15/17-inch OLED and IPS displays with up to 4K resolution.

KitGuru says: Other manufacturers should follow Gigabyte's footsteps and release the specifications of the RTX 30 series laptop GPUs. This way, customers will be better informed before making a purchase decision. Are you thinking about buying a new RTX 30 series laptop? 

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