Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition RTX 3080 Ti (2022) vs Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023)
What m17 R5 Ryzen Edition RTX 3080 Ti (2022) does better (9) and where ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023) wins (22) — every spec side by side.
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5.5Graphics6.2
3.2Overall performance6.1
3.1Display6.8
6.4Memory & storage3.1
6.8Battery & portability4.4
2.8Features & cooling3.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
m17 R5 Ryzen Edition RTX 3080 Ti (2022)ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023)
| m17 R5 Ryzen Edition RTX 3080 Ti (2022) | ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 298.7 mm | 294 mm | +4.7 mm |
| Width | 397.3 mm | 399 mm | −1.7 mm |
| Thickness | 26.7 mm | 31 mm | −4.3 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.1 kg | +0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is m17 R5 Ryzen Edition RTX 3080 Ti (2022) better than ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SSD (up to)8,192 GB vs 1,000 GB8.2×
- Battery capacity97 Wh vs 90 Wh+8%
- Video memory16 GB vs 12 GB+33%
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023): No
- Thickness26.7 mm vs 31 mm+16%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- USB-C ports3 vs 2+50%
- Fan noise (max. load)50.1 dB vs 55.8 dB+11%
Why is ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023) better than m17 R5 Ryzen Edition RTX 3080 Ti (2022)?
- CPU cores8 vs 243×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core755 vs 2,1162.8×
- Geekbench 6 multi-core10,145 vs 18,216+80%
- GPU compute (FP32)25.4 TFLOPS vs 37.6 TFLOPS+48%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Thunderbolt or USB4No · m17 R5 Ryzen Edition RTX 3080 Ti (2022): Yes
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,439 vs 20,961+45%
- Brightness300 nits vs 500 nits+67%
- RAM (base)8 GB vs 32 GB4×
- SSD (base)256 GB vs 1,000 GB3.9×
- Weight3.3 kg vs 3.1 kg+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 25.4 TFLOPS | 37.6 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,439 | 20,961 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen 7 6800H | Core i9-13980HX |
| CPU maker | AMD | Intel |
| CPU cores | 8 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen 7 6800H, Ryzen 9 6900HX | Core i9-13980HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 10,145 | 18,216 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 1,980 | 2,859 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 755 | 2,116 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17.3″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 7 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 127 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| 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 | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 8 GB | 32 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) | 8,192 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 256 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 97 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 240 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 26.7 mm | 31 mm |
| Width | 397.3 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 298.7 mm | 294 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 50.1 dB | 55.8 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| 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 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 2 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | — | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 4 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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