ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N vs HP Victus fa1082wm

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: HP Victus fa1082wm

HP Victus fa1082wm takes 11 weighted points vs 5.3, winning on CPU Benchmark, RAM, Storage. Read our comprehensive HP Victus fa1082wm review or see the full ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N review. The ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N

Intel Core i3-1215U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $400
4.2 (461)
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HP Victus fa1082wm

Intel Core i5-13420H · NVIDIA RTX 4050

Under $900
4.6 (118)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryVivobook 5Z8NVictus fa1082wm
Gaming2.1/104.3/10
Productivity4.2/104.6/10
Programming3.1/103.8/10
Engineering / 3D2.6/104.2/10
Student5.6/105.2/10
Travel / Portability5.7/104.8/10
AI Workloads2.3/104.1/10
Value for Money6.8/107.2/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecVivobook 5Z8NVictus fa1082wm
CPUIntel Core i3-1215UIntel Core i5-13420H
PassMark Score10,77418,204
CPU Cores2P+4E4P+4E
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)NVIDIA RTX 4050
G3DMark Score—14,433
RAM8 GB DDR416 GB DDR4
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage256 GBSSD512 GBSSD
Display14″ IPS15.6″ IPS
Resolution1920x10801920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz144 Hz
Pixel Density157 PPI141 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight3.09 lbs5.13 lbs
Thickness0.7″0.83″
Amazon Rating4.2 ★ (461)4.6 ★ (118)
Value Score6.8/107.2/10

CPU Comparison

The HP Victus fa1082wm's Intel Core i5-13420H is ~69% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (18,204 vs 10,774). A generational gap you will feel in exports, compiles and heavy multitasking. Read more in our in-depth Vivobook 5Z8N benchmark breakdown and Victus fa1082wm performance review.

GPU & Gaming

Only the HP Victus fa1082wm has a dedicated GPU (RTX 4050, 14,433 G3DMark) — it wins gaming outright. See where it ranks in our best gaming laptops guide.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 4.2/10 vs 4.6/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but the iGPU-only ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N will typically outlast the HP Victus fa1082wm unplugged.

Display

Vivobook 5Z8N: 14″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Victus fa1082wm: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 144 Hz. The HP Victus fa1082wm's higher refresh rate wins for motion clarity.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

Vivobook 5Z8N: 8 GB DDR4 (soldered) + 256 GBSSD. Victus fa1082wm: 16 GB DDR4 (upgradeable) + 512 GBSSD. The HP Victus fa1082wm's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

3.09 lbs / 0.7″ vs 5.13 lbs / 0.83″. The ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N is 2.0 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 5.7 vs 4.8.

Value

Value scores land 6.8/10 vs 7.2/10. The HP Victus fa1082wm extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the HP Victus fa1082wm — it wins the weighted spec battle. You can read the detailed HP Victus fa1082wm review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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