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8.6Graphics6.9
8.1Overall performance7.1
3.3Display7.4
4.9Memory & storage3.9
3.4Battery & portability5.4
6.2Features & cooling7.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3080 (2022)G16 RTX 3070 (2022)
| Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3080 (2022) | G16 RTX 3070 (2022) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 295.5 mm | 272.1 mm | +23.4 mm |
| Width | 399.3 mm | 357.2 mm | +42.1 mm |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 26.9 mm | = |
| Weight | 3 kg | 2.4 kg | +0.6 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 G16 RTX 3070 (2022)?
- GPU power (TGP)150 W vs 130 W+15%
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 86 Wh+5%
- GPU compute (FP32)21 TFLOPS vs 16.9 TFLOPS+24%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,391 vs 10,937+22%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core12,097 vs 11,612+4%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- M.2 SSD slots2 vs 12×
- GPU shader cores6,144 vs 5,120+20%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,151 vs 1,105+4%
- Screen size17.3″ vs 16″+8%
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,552 vs 2,426+5%
Why is G16 RTX 3070 (2022) better than Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3080 (2022)?
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Weight3 kg vs 2.44 kg+23%
- Refresh rate144 Hz vs 165 Hz+15%
- Advanced OptimusNo · Predator Helios 300 PH317-56 RTX 3080 (2022): Yes
- Pixel density127 ppi vs 189 ppi+49%
- Fan noise (max. load)62.6 dB vs 48.1 dB+30%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 150 W | 130 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 6,144 | 5,120 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21 TFLOPS | 16.9 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 13,391 | 10,937 |
| 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, Core i9-12900H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 12,097 | 11,612 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,552 | 2,426 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,151 | 1,105 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17.3″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 98% |
| Response time | — | 9 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 68% |
| Pixel density | 127 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | — | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | — | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 1 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 86 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3 kg | 2.44 kg |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 26.9 mm |
| Width | 399.3 mm | 357.2 mm |
| Depth | 295.5 mm | 272.1 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | — | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 62.6 dB | 48.1 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (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 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | — | Yes |
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