Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4080 (2023) vs Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650 RTX 4090 (2023)
What ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4080 (2023) does better (11) and where ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650 RTX 4090 (2023) wins (12) — every spec side by side.
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9.4Graphics9.7
9.6Overall performance9.4
9.1Display9.3
8.6Memory & storage5.3
3.0Battery & portability3.6
6.4Features & cooling6.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4080 (2023)ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650 RTX 4090 (2023)
| ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4080 (2023) | ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650 RTX 4090 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 282 mm | 266 mm | +16 mm |
| Width | 395 mm | 355 mm | +40 mm |
| Thickness | 28.3 mm | 30 mm | −1.7 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 2.7 kg | +0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4080 (2023) better than ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650 RTX 4090 (2023)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- Geekbench 6 multi-core19,552 vs 19,038+3%
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650 RTX 4090 (2023): No
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- Thickness28.3 mm vs 30 mm+6%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core2,010 vs 1,961+2%
- Key travel2 mm vs 1.7 mm+18%
- Screen size17.3″ vs 16″+8%
- Geekbench 6 single-core3,226 vs 3,105+4%
- Fan noise (max. load)54.1 dB vs 56 dB+4%
Why is ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650 RTX 4090 (2023) better than ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- Brightness500 nits vs 1,100 nits2.2×
- GPU compute (FP32)37.6 TFLOPS vs 45.2 TFLOPS+20%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light23,363 vs 26,424+13%
- Weight3 kg vs 2.67 kg+12%
- Response time8 ms vs 3 ms2.7×
- Video memory12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
- GPU shader cores7,424 vs 9,728+31%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SD card readerNo · ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4080 (2023): Yes
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 2,000 GB+95%
- Webcam720p vs 1,080p+50%
- Pixel density170 ppi vs 189 ppi+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 9,728 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 37.6 TFLOPS | 45.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 23,363 | 26,424 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen 9 7945HX | Ryzen 9 7945HX |
| CPU maker | AMD | AMD |
| CPU cores | 16 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 32 | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, Ryzen 9 7945HX | Ryzen 9 7945HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,552 | 19,038 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,226 | 3,105 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 2,010 | 1,961 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17.3″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 8 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 99% |
| Pixel density | 170 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| 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 | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 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 | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 2,000 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 | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3 kg | 2.67 kg |
| Thickness | 28.3 mm | 30 mm |
| Width | 395 mm | 355 mm |
| Depth | 282 mm | 266 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54.1 dB | 56 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | 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 | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 6 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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