Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3070 (2022) vs Gigabyte Aorus 5 RTX 3070 (2022)
What Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3070 (2022) does better (13) and where Aorus 5 RTX 3070 (2022) wins (8) — every spec side by side.
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7.6Graphics7.4
7.8Overall performance7.2
3.3Display4.0
4.9Memory & storage2.7
3.4Battery & portability8.5
6.2Features & cooling6.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3070 (2022)Aorus 5 RTX 3070 (2022)
| Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3070 (2022) | Aorus 5 RTX 3070 (2022) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 295.5 mm | 254 mm | +41.5 mm |
| Width | 399.3 mm | 357 mm | +42.3 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 3070 (2022) better than Aorus 5 RTX 3070 (2022)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- MUX switchYes · Aorus 5 RTX 3070 (2022): No
- GPU power (TGP)150 W vs 130 W+15%
- GPU compute (FP32)17.8 TFLOPS vs 16.9 TFLOPS+5%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core12,097 vs 11,769+3%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light11,791 vs 11,534+2%
- RAM typeDDR5 vs DDR4
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,151 vs 1,111+4%
- RAM speed4,800 MHz vs 3,200 MHz+50%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- Screen size17.3″ vs 15.6″+11%
Why is Aorus 5 RTX 3070 (2022) better than Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3070 (2022)?
- Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 99 Wh+10%
- Weight3 kg vs 2.3 kg+30%
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- USB-C ports1 vs 22×
- SD card readerNo · Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3070 (2022): Yes
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,000 GB+95%
- Pixel density127 ppi vs 141 ppi+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 150 W | 130 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 5,120 | 5,120 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 17.8 TFLOPS | 16.9 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 11,791 | 11,534 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-12700H | Core i7-12700H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 14 | 14 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-12700H | Core i7-12700H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 12,097 | 11,769 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,552 | 2,467 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,151 | 1,111 |
| 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 |
| Pixel density | 127 ppi | 141 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | — | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | No |
| 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 | 3,200 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 230 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 | 357 mm |
| Depth | 295.5 mm | 254 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 62.6 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | — |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | — | No |
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