Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3060 (2022) vs Asus ROG Strix G15 G513 RTX 3060 (2022)
What Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3060 (2022) does better (11) and where ROG Strix G15 G513 RTX 3060 (2022) wins (7) — every spec side by side.
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5.9Graphics6.2
7.0Overall performance4.8
3.3Display5.5
4.9Memory & storage2.5
3.4Battery & portability7.7
6.2Features & cooling5.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3060 (2022)ROG Strix G15 G513 RTX 3060 (2022)
| Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3060 (2022) | ROG Strix G15 G513 RTX 3060 (2022) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 295.5 mm | 259 mm | +36.5 mm |
| Width | 399.3 mm | 354 mm | +45.3 mm |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 27 mm | −0.1 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 2.3 kg | +0.7 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3060 (2022) better than ROG Strix G15 G513 RTX 3060 (2022)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 512 GB4×
- Thunderbolt or USB4Yes · ROG Strix G15 G513 RTX 3060 (2022): No
- CPU cores14 vs 8+75%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light9,433 vs 8,489+11%
- RAM typeDDR5 vs DDR4
- HDMI 2.1Yes · ROG Strix G15 G513 RTX 3060 (2022): No
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- Screen size17.3″ vs 15.6″+11%
- Max CPU clock4.7 GHz vs 4.6 GHz+2%
Why is ROG Strix G15 G513 RTX 3060 (2022) better than Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3060 (2022)?
- Video memory6 GB vs 16 GB2.7×
- Weight3 kg vs 2.3 kg+30%
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- Cooling fans2 vs 42×
- USB-C ports1 vs 22×
- Fan noise (max. load)62.6 dB vs 48 dB+30%
- Pixel density127 ppi vs 141 ppi+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,840 | 3,840 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 14.2 TFLOPS | 14.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 9,433 | 8,489 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-12700H | Ryzen 9 5900HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 14 | 8 |
| CPU threads | 20 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-12700H | Ryzen 7 6800H, Ryzen 7 6800HS, Ryzen 9 6900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 12,097 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,552 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,151 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17.3″ | 15.6″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 62% |
| Response time | — | 3 ms |
| Pixel density | 127 ppi | 141 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | — | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | — | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 512 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 280 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 27 mm |
| Width | 399.3 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 295.5 mm | 259 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | — | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 62.6 dB | 48 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | No |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | No |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | Yes | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Key travel | — | 1.9 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | — |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | — | Yes |
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