Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 3070 Ti (2022) vs MSI Vector A16 HX A8W RTX 5070 Ti (2025)
What ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 3070 Ti (2022) does better (16) and where Vector A16 HX A8W RTX 5070 Ti (2025) wins (11) — every spec side by side.
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8.8Graphics8.9
8.0Overall performance8.0
8.1Display8.6
5.3Memory & storage3.6
3.3Battery & portability3.6
7.6Features & cooling7.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 3070 Ti (2022)Vector A16 HX A8W RTX 5070 Ti (2025)
| ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 3070 Ti (2022) | Vector A16 HX A8W RTX 5070 Ti (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 282 mm | 284 mm | −2 mm |
| Width | 395 mm | 357 mm | +38 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 29 mm | −1 mm |
| Weight | 2.9 kg | 2.7 kg | +0.2 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 Vector A16 HX A8W RTX 5070 Ti (2025)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Video memory32 GB vs 12 GB2.7×
- SSD (up to)2,000 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- CPU cores14 vs 8+75%
- GPU power (TGP)150 W vs 140 W+7%
- Ethernet5 Gbit/s vs 1 Gbit/s5×
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Vector A16 HX A8W RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- HDRYes · Vector A16 HX A8W RTX 5070 Ti (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 · Vector A16 HX A8W RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
Why is Vector A16 HX A8W RTX 5070 Ti (2025) better than ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 3070 Ti (2022)?
- GPU compute (FP32)18.5 TFLOPS vs 31.2 TFLOPS+69%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,765 vs 20,277+47%
- Thunderbolt or USB4No · ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 3070 Ti (2022): Yes
- Weight2.9 kg vs 2.7 kg+7%
- Brightness300 nits vs 400 nits+33%
- SD card readerNo · ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 3070 Ti (2022): Yes
- IR camera (face login)No · ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 3070 Ti (2022): Yes
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- Pixel density127 ppi vs 189 ppi+49%
- Max CPU clock4.7 GHz vs 5.1 GHz+9%
- RAM speed4,800 MHz vs 5,200 MHz+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 150 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 32 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 5,888 | 5,888 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 18.5 TFLOPS | 31.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 13,765 | 20,277 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-12950HX | Ryzen 7 260 |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 14 | 8 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-12700H, Core i9-12900H | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| 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 | 300 nits | 400 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 127 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 5,200 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 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 | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.9 kg | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 29 mm |
| Width | 395 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 282 mm | 284 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 | — |
| 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 | 1 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| Webcam | — | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 4 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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