HP OMEN 45L Standard
Score: 91/100
iBUYPOWER Y40 PRO
Score: 96/100Rankings
The iBUYPOWER Y40 PRO is a high-performance gaming desktop featuring a Ryzen 9 7900X and RTX 5070 Ti, housed in a striking tempered-glass HYTE Y40 case with extensive RGB. It delivers top-tier gaming at 1080p-4K, includes a 240 mm AIO liquid cooler, and offers strong upgradeability, though its size and non-modular PSU may be drawbacks for some users.
The HP OMEN 45L (2024) combines an i9-14900K and RTX 4090 in a thermally optimized chassis, delivering elite performance for 4K gaming and content creation.
| Attribute | HP OMEN 45L Standard | |
|---|---|---|
24 GBbest | 16 GB | |
24best | 12 | |
32best | 24 | |
16 GB | 32 GBbest | |
3.2 GHz | 4.7 GHzbest | |
6 GHzbest | 5.6 GHz | |
2,000 GBbest | 2,000 GBbest | |
6,000 MHzbest | 5,200 MHz |
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| Attribute | HP OMEN 45L Standard | |
|---|---|---|
Graphics(2) | ||
GPU Model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | RTX 5070 Ti |
GPU VRAM (GB) | 24 GB | 16 GB |
Processor(5) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Core i9-14900K | Ryzen 9 7900X |
CPU Cores | 24 | 12 |
CPU Threads | 32 | 24 |
CPU Base Clock (GHz) | 3.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
CPU Boost Clock (GHz) | 6.0 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
Storage(1) | ||
Primary Storage Type | PCIe NVMe | NVMe SSD |
Memory(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
RAM Speed (MHz) | 6000 MHz | 5200 MHz |
Power & Cooling(2) | ||
Power Supply Wattage (W) | 800 W | 750 W |
Cooling System Type | Cryo Chamber | Liquid Cooling (AIO 240mm) |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 22.6 kg | 16.33 kg |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers praise the thermal architecture, zero throttling, and quiet operation, while noting price and occasional Wi-Fi limitations.
Consumers highlight raw performance and silent operation, but echo concerns about weight and cost.
Professional reviewers commend the Y40 PRO for delivering top-tier gaming performance, a premium tempered-glass chassis, and strong upgradeability, though they note it isn't the absolute fastest machine and its style-first approach may trade some raw performance for aesthetics.
Everyday users rave about the out-of-the-box power, the eye-catching case design, and the bundled RGB keyboard and mouse, while recurring complaints focus on average cooling under heavy loads, occasional BIOS/driver quirks, and the large footprint of the chassis.
“Runs Cyberpunk at 120 FPS with RT Ultra”
“No fan noise during streaming”
“Heavy and bulky, hard to move”
