Gigabyte Aorus 15 (Intel 12th Gen) review
Gigabyte Aorus 15 (Intel 12th Gen) — from 2022, 2.4 kg, performance 75.
Technical specifications
| Type | Gaming |
| Release year | 2022 |
| Screen | 15.6" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 12500H , Intel Core i7 12700H |
| Graphics | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB , GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB , GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB |
| Max. RAM | 64 GB |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Battery | 99 Wh |
Performance scores
Gigabyte Aorus 15 (Intel 12th Gen) — the same 99 Wh formula, one size down
The Aorus 15 at $737 is a 2022 gaming laptop with a twelve-core Core i5 12500H, a GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (6 GB), and 64 GB of RAM. Battery capacity leads the flags at 99 Wh (+39% over the class median), the GPU holds the class median (82.83, +5.5%), and memory matches it at the pro level. No weakness is flagged; portability nonetheless reads 28.
Where it holds up
Photo design posts 97 (top) and office productivity 94.46 (top), with gaming at 76 (high) and overall performance 75.33 (high). Modeling and engineering CAD both read 61 (mid) — entry 3D territory. The 64 GB memory ceiling is the quiet luxury at this price, and value reads 57.75 (mid) four years in. The sheet is a near-match for the Aorus 5 sibling, apart from a three-point portability gap.
Where it falls short
Portability nonetheless reads 28 — a hair lighter than the Aorus 5 but still desk-first. The 6 GB frame buffer dates the 3060 tier in current titles. No depreciation anchor is recorded (base $0); the 2022 cohort rate is 14.76% per year, with the steepest slide already banked.
Price and depreciation
No curve or projection applies without an anchor; the 14.76% class rate leaves a modest residual slide. At $737 the card is priced alongside its own sibling, so the choice is chassis, not value.
Alternatives to consider
The Aorus 5 (12th Gen) at the same $737 is the same platform with portability a shade higher at 31; the Legion 5 Gen 7 (2022) at $737 keeps the class median with a stronger CPU flag; and the Legion 7 Gen 7 at the same money is the 10 GB RX 6700M upgrade path.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. The Aorus 5's formula in a 15-inch body: 99 Wh, 64 GB, photo 97 and office 94.46 on top, gaming 76 high, portability 28 the lone low band. Verify battery cycles and thermals hands-on.
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⭐ What stands out
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battery capacity is higher than typical gaming class (+39.4%) (huge).
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graphics performance is in line with typical gaming class (enthusiast tier).
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memory capacity is in line with typical gaming class (professional).
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🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration easily handles AAA games at ultra settings, 4K video editing, and engineering applications.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 53) ↔ price (median 749.6).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 29) ↔ overall performance (median 73.9).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 100) ↔ battery life (median 2.5).
Aorus 15 (Intel 12th Gen): verdict
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