Razer Blade 14 Gets Ryzen 7040HS and RTX 40 Series Refresh
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The popular Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop has received a significant performance boost with the latest AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS “Phoenix” processor and NVIDIA RTX 40 series GPUs. Starting at $2399 USD, the updated Blade 14 promises a powerful and portable gaming experience. This refresh builds upon previous iterations, offering enhanced performance and features for demanding gamers.
Razer Blade 14 with AMD Ryzen 7040HS Processor
Powerful Performance in a Slim Package
The 2023 Razer Blade 14 utilizes the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor, designed for thin and light laptops requiring high performance. Built on TSMC’s 4nm process, this CPU features the Zen 4 architecture and integrated RDNA 3 graphics. A key addition is the dedicated Ryzen AI engine, designed to handle AI workloads and free up the CPU for other tasks. This allows for features like Windows Studio Effects, offering intelligent webcam enhancements and improved battery optimization. The Ryzen 9 7940HS boasts 8 cores, 16 threads, a boost clock of 5.2GHz, 24MB of cache, and a TDP ranging from 35-45W.
Coupled with the powerful CPU are NVIDIA RTX 40 series laptop GPUs. The RTX 4070 configuration offers a maximum TGP of 140W, nearly maximizing the potential of this mobile GPU. A robust cooling system, featuring a vapor chamber covering 59% of the motherboard surface and dual fans, ensures efficient heat dissipation even under heavy load. Razer claims a performance increase of up to 33% compared to the previous generation. In tests with games like Cyberpunk 2077, Far Cry 6, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the new Blade 14 showed a 17% to 22% performance uplift at the highest settings with DLSS off and ray tracing disabled. An RTX 4060 configuration with a 140W TGP is also available.
Display and Other Features
The Razer Blade 14 retains the impressive 14-inch QHD (2560 x 1600) display from the previous model. It features a 240Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, and 500 nits of brightness. Memory options include up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM, and storage is handled by a PCIe 4.0 SSD with capacities up to 4TB.
Razer Blade 14 Keyboard and Trackpad
A 68.1Wh battery provides up to 10 hours of usage, with fast charging capabilities reaching 80% in just one hour. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, USB4 ports, HDMI 2.1, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a Kensington lock slot.
Premium Design and Build
The Razer Blade 14 continues its legacy of premium design and construction. Crafted from a single block of aluminum, the chassis measures just 0.71 inches (17.99mm) thick and weighs 1.84kg. The signature per-key RGB Chroma keyboard adds a touch of personalization.
Razer Blade 14 Ports and Connectivity
Availability and Pricing
The Razer Blade 14 is available in Matte Black and Mercury color options. Pricing starts at $2399 USD for the RTX 4060 configuration.
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