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5.7Graphics8.9
3.2Overall performance7.8
3.4Display3.8
5.6Memory & storage9.2
6.0Battery & portability3.9
6.3Features & cooling7.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
x15 R1 RTX 3070 (2021)x17 R2 RTX 3080 (2022)
| x15 R1 RTX 3070 (2021) | x17 R2 RTX 3080 (2022) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 277.2 mm | 299.5 mm | −22.3 mm |
| Width | 359.7 mm | 399.2 mm | −39.5 mm |
| Thickness | 16.3 mm | 17.1 mm | −0.8 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 3 kg | −0.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is x15 R1 RTX 3070 (2021) better than x17 R2 RTX 3080 (2022)?
- Weight2.27 kg vs 3.02 kg+33%
- Advanced OptimusYes · x17 R2 RTX 3080 (2022): No
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · x17 R2 RTX 3080 (2022): No
- Thickness16.3 mm vs 17.1 mm+5%
- Pixel density141 ppi vs 127 ppi+11%
Why is x17 R2 RTX 3080 (2022) better than x15 R1 RTX 3070 (2021)?
- GPU power (TGP)90 W vs 175 W+94%
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- CPU cores6 vs 142.3×
- GPU compute (FP32)13.9 TFLOPS vs 21.8 TFLOPS+57%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core495 vs 1,0622.1×
- Geekbench 6 multi-core7,172 vs 11,155+56%
- Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light9,548 vs 11,578+21%
- Response time19 ms vs 3 ms6.3×
- RAM typeDDR4 vs DDR5
- Upgradable RAMNo · x15 R1 RTX 3070 (2021): Yes
- USB-A ports1 vs 22×
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 90 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 5,120 | 6,144 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 13.9 TFLOPS | 21.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 9,548 | 11,578 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-11400H | Core i7-12700H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 6 | 14 |
| CPU threads | 12 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-11400H, Core i7-11800H, Core i9-11900H | Core i7-12700H, Core i9-12900HK |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 7,172 | 11,155 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,045 | 2,402 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 495 | 1,062 |
| 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 | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 19 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 | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 3,200 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | — | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | — | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | No | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 87 Wh | 87 Wh |
| Power adapter | 240 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 3.02 kg |
| Thickness | 16.3 mm | 17.1 mm |
| Width | 359.7 mm | 399.2 mm |
| Depth | 277.2 mm | 299.5 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Silver | White |
| Cooling fans | 4 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 53.5 dB | 52.5 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | Yes |
| Ethernet port | No | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Key travel | 1.5 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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