Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 3070 Ti (2022) vs Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5070 (2025)
What ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 3070 Ti (2022) does better (16) and where TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5070 (2025) wins (8) — every spec side by side.
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8.8Graphics7.7
8.0Overall performance7.8
8.1Display6.6
5.3Memory & storage4.4
3.3Battery & portability8.9
7.6Features & cooling7.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 3070 Ti (2022)TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5070 (2025)
| ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 3070 Ti (2022) | TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5070 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 282 mm | 269 mm | +13 mm |
| Width | 395 mm | 354 mm | +41 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 26 mm | +2 mm |
| Weight | 2.9 kg | 2.2 kg | +0.7 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 3070 Ti (2022) better than TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- Video memory32 GB vs 8 GB4×
- GPU power (TGP)150 W vs 115 W+30%
- SSD (up to)2,000 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- Refresh rate240 Hz vs 165 Hz+45%
- CPU cores14 vs 8+75%
- Response time3 ms vs 11 ms3.7×
- GPU shader cores5,888 vs 4,608+28%
- HDRYes · TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- SSD (base)2,000 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- Cooling fans4 vs 22×
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5070 (2025): No
Why is TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5070 (2025) better than ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 3070 Ti (2022)?
- Thunderbolt or USB4No · ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 3070 Ti (2022): Yes
- GPU compute (FP32)18.5 TFLOPS vs 26.2 TFLOPS+42%
- Weight2.9 kg vs 2.2 kg+32%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,765 vs 14,947+9%
- Thickness28 mm vs 26 mm+8%
- RAM speed4,800 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+17%
- Pixel density127 ppi vs 142 ppi+12%
- Max CPU clock4.7 GHz vs 5.1 GHz+9%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 150 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 32 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 5,888 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 18.5 TFLOPS | 26.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 13,765 | 14,947 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-12950HX | Ryzen 7 260 |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 14 | 8 |
| CPU threads | — | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-12700H, Core i9-12900H | Ryzen 7 260, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Ryzen 9 8940HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 13,288 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,651 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 931 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17.3″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 60% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 11 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 40% |
| Pixel density | 127 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 2,000 GB | 1,000 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 | 280 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.9 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 26 mm |
| Width | 395 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 282 mm | 269 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 4 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 39.9 dB | 39.4 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | 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 | No | No |
| Ethernet | 5 Gbit/s | — |
| 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 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | — | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 4 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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