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7.4Graphics4.9
7.1Overall performance3.2
7.5Display2.2
4.4Memory & storage4.1
7.7Battery & portability3.0
2.8Features & cooling5.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3080 (2021)G15 5515 RTX 3060 (2021)
| ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3080 (2021) | G15 5515 RTX 3060 (2021) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 259 mm | 272.1 mm | −13.1 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 357.2 mm | −3.2 mm |
| Thickness | 27 mm | 24.9 mm | +2.1 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.8 kg | −0.5 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3080 (2021) better than G15 5515 RTX 3060 (2021)?
- Refresh rate300 Hz vs 120 Hz2.5×
- CPU cores14 vs 62.3×
- GPU compute (FP32)20.1 TFLOPS vs 13.1 TFLOPS+53%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light11,971 vs 8,612+39%
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 86 Wh+5%
- Weight2.3 kg vs 2.81 kg+22%
- GPU shader cores6,144 vs 3,840+60%
- Response time3 ms vs 35 ms11.7×
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 8 GB4×
- SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 256 GB3.9×
- Video memory8 GB vs 6 GB+33%
- RAM typeDDR5 vs DDR4
Why is G15 5515 RTX 3060 (2021) better than ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3080 (2021)?
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 2,048 GB2×
- MUX switchNo · ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3080 (2021): Yes
- Advanced OptimusNo · ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3080 (2021): Yes
- HDMI 2.1No · ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3080 (2021): Yes
- Thickness27 mm vs 24.9 mm+8%
- Fan noise (max. load)50.5 dB vs 48 dB+5%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 6,144 | 3,840 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 20.1 TFLOPS | 13.1 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 11,971 | 8,612 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-12900H | Ryzen 5 5600H |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 14 | 6 |
| CPU threads | — | 12 |
| Max CPU clock | 5 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen 7 5800H, Ryzen 7 5800HS, Ryzen 9 5900HX | Ryzen 5 5600H, Ryzen 7 5800H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 6,996 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 1,901 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 466 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.6″ | 15.6″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 300 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 250 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 57% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 35 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 39% |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 141 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | Yes |
| MUX switch | No | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 3,200 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 2,048 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 256 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 86 Wh |
| Power adapter | 240 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | No |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.81 kg |
| Thickness | 27 mm | 24.9 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 357.2 mm |
| Depth | 259 mm | 272.1 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Gray, Green |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 50.5 dB | 48 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | No |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | No | 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.9 mm | — |
| Webcam | — | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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