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8.8Graphics9.0
6.4Overall performance8.5
6.8Display7.7
7.8Memory & storage8.6
5.6Battery & portability3.2
8.6Features & cooling9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
x17 R1 RTX 3080 (2021)ROG Strix Scar 17 RTX 3080 Ti (2022)
| x17 R1 RTX 3080 (2021) | ROG Strix Scar 17 RTX 3080 Ti (2022) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 299.4 mm | 282 mm | +17.4 mm |
| Width | 399.2 mm | 395 mm | +4.2 mm |
| Thickness | 21.4 mm | 28.3 mm | −6.9 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 2.9 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is x17 R1 RTX 3080 (2021) better than ROG Strix Scar 17 RTX 3080 Ti (2022)?
- Response time1 ms vs 3 ms3×
- Thickness21.4 mm vs 28.3 mm+32%
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Strix Scar 17 RTX 3080 Ti (2022): No
- SD card readerYes · ROG Strix Scar 17 RTX 3080 Ti (2022): No
- IR camera (face login)Yes · ROG Strix Scar 17 RTX 3080 Ti (2022): No
Why is ROG Strix Scar 17 RTX 3080 Ti (2022) better than x17 R1 RTX 3080 (2021)?
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 360 Hz2.2×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core560 vs 1,1762.1×
- CPU cores8 vs 14+75%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core9,722 vs 12,173+25%
- Battery capacity87 Wh vs 90 Wh+3%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light12,875 vs 15,609+21%
- SSD (base)256 GB vs 1,024 GB4×
- GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 23.6 TFLOPS+8%
- Weight3.02 kg vs 2.9 kg+4%
- GPU shader cores6,144 vs 7,424+21%
- HDRNo · x17 R1 RTX 3080 (2021): Yes
- RAM (base)8 GB vs 16 GB2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 150 W | 150 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 6,144 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21.8 TFLOPS | 23.6 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 12,875 | 15,609 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-11800H | Core i7-12700H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 8 | 14 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-11800H, Core i9-11980HK | Core i7-12700H, Core i9-12900H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 9,722 | 12,173 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,099 | 2,577 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 560 | 1,176 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17.3″ | 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 | 1 ms | 3 ms |
| Pixel density | 127 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 | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 3,200 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 | 87 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 280 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.02 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Thickness | 21.4 mm | 28.3 mm |
| Width | 399.2 mm | 395 mm |
| Depth | 299.4 mm | 282 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Silver | Black, Silver |
| Cooling fans | 4 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54.8 dB | 39.9 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | Yes | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.5 mm | 2 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | — |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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