Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3060 (2022) vs Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4090 (2023)
What ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3060 (2022) does better (7) and where ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4090 (2023) wins (17) — every spec side by side.
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5.8Graphics9.7
7.1Overall performance9.7
8.1Display9.1
8.6Memory & storage8.6
6.7Battery & portability3.0
9.0Features & cooling6.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3060 (2022)ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4090 (2023)
| ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3060 (2022) | ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4090 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 259 mm | 282 mm | −23 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 395 mm | −41 mm |
| Thickness | 27.2 mm | 28.3 mm | −1.1 mm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 3 kg | −0.6 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3060 (2022) better than ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4090 (2023)?
- Thunderbolt or USB4Yes · ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4090 (2023): No
- Refresh rate300 Hz vs 240 Hz+25%
- Weight2.4 kg vs 3 kg+25%
- Response time3 ms vs 8 ms2.7×
- Cooling fans4 vs 22×
- Thickness27.2 mm vs 28.3 mm+4%
- Fan noise (max. load)39.9 dB vs 54.1 dB+36%
Why is ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4090 (2023) better than ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3060 (2022)?
- GPU compute (FP32)14.2 TFLOPS vs 45.2 TFLOPS3.2×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light9,074 vs 26,5722.9×
- Video memory6 GB vs 16 GB2.7×
- GPU shader cores3,840 vs 9,7282.5×
- Geekbench 6 multi-core11,897 vs 19,552+64%
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,122 vs 2,010+79%
- Brightness350 nits vs 500 nits+43%
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3060 (2022): Yes
- CPU cores14 vs 16+14%
- CPU threads20 vs 32+60%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,840 | 9,728 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 14.2 TFLOPS | 45.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 9,074 | 26,572 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-12700H | Ryzen 9 7945HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 14 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-12700H, Core i9-12900H | Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, Ryzen 9 7945HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 11,897 | 19,552 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,473 | 3,226 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,122 | 2,010 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.6″ | 17.3″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 2560 × 1440 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 300 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 8 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 68% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 170 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 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) | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 280 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 3 kg |
| Thickness | 27.2 mm | 28.3 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 395 mm |
| Depth | 259 mm | 282 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black, Silver | Black |
| Cooling fans | 4 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | — | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 39.9 dB | 54.1 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | No |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 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 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 2 mm |
| Webcam | — | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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