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8.4Graphics8.6
7.4Overall performance8.4
6.8Display7.7
8.6Memory & storage8.6
8.4Battery & portability3.2
8.3Features & cooling9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
m15 R7 RTX 3080 (2022)ROG Strix Scar 17 RTX 3080 (2022)
| m15 R7 RTX 3080 (2022) | ROG Strix Scar 17 RTX 3080 (2022) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 272.5 mm | 282 mm | −9.5 mm |
| Width | 356.2 mm | 395 mm | −38.8 mm |
| Thickness | 20.6 mm | 28.3 mm | −7.7 mm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 2.9 kg | −0.5 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is m15 R7 RTX 3080 (2022) better than ROG Strix Scar 17 RTX 3080 (2022)?
- Video memory16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- Weight2.42 kg vs 2.9 kg+20%
- Thickness20.6 mm vs 28.3 mm+37%
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Strix Scar 17 RTX 3080 (2022): No
- Pixel density141 ppi vs 127 ppi+11%
Why is ROG Strix Scar 17 RTX 3080 (2022) better than m15 R7 RTX 3080 (2022)?
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 360 Hz2.2×
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 150 W+7%
- Battery capacity86 Wh vs 90 Wh+5%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light11,568 vs 13,890+20%
- SSD (base)256 GB vs 1,024 GB4×
- Geekbench 6 multi-core11,159 vs 12,173+9%
- GPU compute (FP32)20.5 TFLOPS vs 21 TFLOPS+2%
- HDRNo · m15 R7 RTX 3080 (2022): Yes
- RAM (base)8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Cooling fans2 vs 42×
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · m15 R7 RTX 3080 (2022): Yes
- Liquid metal (CPU)No · m15 R7 RTX 3080 (2022): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 150 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 6,144 | 6,144 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 20.5 TFLOPS | 21 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 11,568 | 13,890 |
| 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, Ryzen 7 6800H, Core i9-12900H, Ryzen 9 6900HX | Core i7-12700H, Core i9-12900H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 11,159 | 12,173 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,339 | 2,577 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,058 | 1,176 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.6″ | 17.3″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 360 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 127 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 256 GB | 1,024 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 86 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 240 W | 280 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.42 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Thickness | 20.6 mm | 28.3 mm |
| Width | 356.2 mm | 395 mm |
| Depth | 272.5 mm | 282 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black, Silver |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 53.9 dB | 39.9 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | 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 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | 2 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | — |
| IR camera (face login) | — | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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