Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3080 (2022) vs Asus Vivobook Pro 16X OLED RTX 3060 (2022)
What Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3080 (2022) does better (15) and where Vivobook Pro 16X OLED RTX 3060 (2022) wins (8) — every spec side by side.
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8.6Graphics4.9
8.1Overall performance4.4
3.3Display8.0
4.9Memory & storage4.9
3.4Battery & portability9.4
6.2Features & cooling8.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3080 (2022)Vivobook Pro 16X OLED RTX 3060 (2022)
| Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3080 (2022) | Vivobook Pro 16X OLED RTX 3060 (2022) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 295.5 mm | 248.5 mm | +47 mm |
| Width | 399.3 mm | 354 mm | +45.3 mm |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 21.9 mm | +5 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 3080 (2022) better than Vivobook Pro 16X OLED RTX 3060 (2022)?
- Refresh rate144 Hz vs 60 Hz2.4×
- GPU power (TGP)150 W vs 115 W+30%
- GPU compute (FP32)21 TFLOPS vs 13.1 TFLOPS+60%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,391 vs 8,447+59%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,151 vs 599+92%
- CPU cores14 vs 8+75%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core12,097 vs 9,626+26%
- GPU shader cores6,144 vs 3,840+60%
- Video memory8 GB vs 6 GB+33%
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 256 GB2×
- CPU threads20 vs 12+67%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
Why is Vivobook Pro 16X OLED RTX 3060 (2022) better than Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3080 (2022)?
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Panel typeIPS vs OLED
- Weight3 kg vs 2.3 kg+30%
- Thickness26.9 mm vs 21.9 mm+23%
- USB-C ports1 vs 22×
- SD card readerNo · Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3080 (2022): Yes
- Webcam720p vs 1,080p+50%
- Pixel density127 ppi vs 189 ppi+49%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 150 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 6,144 | 3,840 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21 TFLOPS | 13.1 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 13,391 | 8,447 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-12700H | Core i5-12450H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 14 | 8 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 12 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-12700H | Core i5-12450H, Core i7-12650H, Core i7-12700H, Core i9-12900H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 12,097 | 9,626 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,552 | 2,261 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,151 | 599 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17.3″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Response time | — | 1 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 127 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | — | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | — | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 1 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 256 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 | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 21.9 mm |
| Width | 399.3 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 295.5 mm | 248.5 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Black, Silver |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | — | 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 | No |
| 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 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.4 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | — | Yes |
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