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Alienware x15 R2 RTX 3080 (2022) vs MSI Stealth GS66 RTX 3080 (2022)

What x15 R2 RTX 3080 (2022) does better (14) and where Stealth GS66 RTX 3080 (2022) wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Alienware x15 R2 RTX 3080 (2022)
Alienware · 2022x15 R2 RTX 3080 (2022)
8.2Score
14 advantages
Higher score
vs
MSI Stealth GS66 RTX 3080 (2022)
MSI · 2022Stealth GS66 RTX 3080 (2022)
8.1Score
9 advantages
8.9Graphics7.0
7.4Overall performance7.1
4.3Display6.6
6.6Memory & storage8.1
6.2Battery & portability7.5
8.7Features & cooling5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

x15 R2 RTX 3080 (2022)Stealth GS66 RTX 3080 (2022)
359.7 × 277.315.9358.3 × 24819.8
x15 R2 RTX 3080 (2022)Stealth GS66 RTX 3080 (2022)Difference
Depth277.3 mm248 mm+29.3 mm
Width359.7 mm358.3 mm+1.4 mm
Thickness15.9 mm19.8 mm−3.9 mm
Weight2.3 kg2.1 kg+0.2 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is x15 R2 RTX 3080 (2022) better than Stealth GS66 RTX 3080 (2022)?

  1. GPU power (TGP)145 W vs 105 W+38%
  2. Video memory16 GB vs 8 GB2×
  3. SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 2,048 GB2×
  4. GPU compute (FP32)20.8 TFLOPS vs 17.3 TFLOPS+20%
  5. 3DMark Steel Nomad Light11,474 vs 10,483+9%
  6. Thickness15.9 mm vs 19.8 mm+25%
  7. Advanced OptimusYes · Stealth GS66 RTX 3080 (2022): No
  8. RAM (base)16 GB vs 8 GB2×
  9. RAM typeLPDDR5 vs DDR5
  10. Vapor chamber coolingYes · Stealth GS66 RTX 3080 (2022): No
  11. SD card readerYes · Stealth GS66 RTX 3080 (2022): No
  12. Dolby AtmosYes · Stealth GS66 RTX 3080 (2022): No

Why is Stealth GS66 RTX 3080 (2022) better than x15 R2 RTX 3080 (2022)?

  1. Refresh rate165 Hz vs 360 Hz2.2×
  2. RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
  3. Battery capacity87 Wh vs 100 Wh+15%
  4. Weight2.27 kg vs 2.1 kg+8%
  5. Upgradable RAMNo · x15 R2 RTX 3080 (2022): Yes
  6. SSD (base)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
  7. USB-A ports1 vs 22×
  8. USB-C ports2 vs 3+50%
  9. Fan noise (max. load)53 dB vs 50 dB+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Alienware x15 R2 RTX 3080 (2022)Alienware x15 R2 RTX 3080 (2022)8.2
MSI Stealth GS66 RTX 3080 (2022)MSI Stealth GS66 RTX 3080 (2022)8.1
Graphics
Graphics cardGeForce RTX 3080 LaptopGeForce RTX 3080 Laptop
GPU makerNVIDIANVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)145 W105 W
Video memory16 GB8 GB
Video memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
GPU shader cores6,1446,144
GPU compute (FP32)20.8 TFLOPS17.3 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light11,47410,483
Processor
ProcessorCore i7-12700HCore i7-12700H
CPU makerIntelIntel
CPU cores1414
CPU threads2020
Max CPU clock4.7 GHz4.7 GHz
Processor optionsCore i7-12700H, Core i9-12900HCore i7-12700H, Core i9-12900H
Geekbench 6 multi-core11,35911,415
Geekbench 6 single-core2,3492,376
Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,0651,064
Display
Screen size15.6″15.6″
Resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080
Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p)Full HD (1080p/1200p)
Refresh rate165 Hz360 Hz
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness300 nits—
sRGB coverage100%—
Response time19 ms—
Pixel density141 ppi141 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
G-Sync / FreeSyncYesYes
Advanced OptimusYesNo
MUX switchYesYes
HDRYes—
TouchscreenNoNo
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)32 GB64 GB
RAM (base)16 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5DDR5
RAM speed5,200 MHz4,800 MHz
Max. supported RAM—64 GB
RAM slots—2
Upgradable RAMNoYes
SSD (up to)4,096 GB2,048 GB
SSD (base)256 GB512 GB
M.2 SSD slots22
SSD interfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 4.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity87 Wh100 Wh
Power adapter240 W240 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)YesYes
Design & cooling
Weight2.27 kg2.1 kg
Thickness15.9 mm19.8 mm
Width359.7 mm358.3 mm
Depth277.3 mm248 mm
Body materialPlasticAluminium
ColoursWhiteBlack
Cooling fans43
Vapor chamber coolingYesNo
Liquid metal (CPU)No—
Fan noise (max. load)53 dB50 dB
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4Thunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt or USB4YesYes
USB-C ports23
USB-A ports12
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1YesYes
(Mini) DisplayPortNoNo
Ethernet portNoYes
SD card readerYesNo
3.5 mm audio jackYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.2
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboardYesYes
Numeric keypadNoNo
Key travel1.5 mm—
Webcam720p720p
IR camera (face login)YesYes
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Audio
Speakers2.22.0
Dolby AtmosYesNo

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