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5.0Graphics7.8
6.6Overall performance7.0
6.3Display6.4
7.5Memory & storage7.5
5.8Battery & portability8.0
6.2Features & cooling7.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Aorus 17 RTX 3060 (2022)Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023)
| Aorus 17 RTX 3060 (2022) | Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 254 mm | 283 mm | −29 mm |
| Width | 398 mm | 398 mm | = |
| Thickness | 27 mm | 22 mm | +5 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.8 kg | −0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Aorus 17 RTX 3060 (2022) better than Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023)?
- Refresh rate360 Hz vs 144 Hz2.5×
- Geekbench 6 multi-core11,675 vs 9,878+18%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,085 vs 776+40%
- Weight2.7 kg vs 2.8 kg+4%
- IR camera (face login)Yes · Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- CPU cores14 vs 12+17%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- CPU threads20 vs 16+25%
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,443 vs 2,262+8%
- Max CPU clock4.7 GHz vs 4.5 GHz+4%
Why is Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023) better than Aorus 17 RTX 3060 (2022)?
- GPU compute (FP32)13.1 TFLOPS vs 21.8 TFLOPS+66%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light8,670 vs 13,241+53%
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 140 W+22%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- MUX switchNo · Aorus 17 RTX 3060 (2022): Yes
- Video memory6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
- Thickness27 mm vs 22 mm+23%
- USB-C ports1 vs 22×
- SD card readerNo · Aorus 17 RTX 3060 (2022): Yes
- GPU shader cores3,840 vs 4,608+20%
- Cooling fans2 vs 3+50%
- USB-A ports2 vs 3+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,840 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 13.1 TFLOPS | 21.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 8,670 | 13,241 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-12700H | Core i5-12500H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 14 | 12 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-12700H | Core i5-12500H, Core i7-13700H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 11,675 | 9,878 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,443 | 2,262 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,085 | 776 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17.3″ | 17.3″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 2560 × 1440 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 360 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 99% | 100% |
| Response time | 13 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 69% | — |
| Pixel density | 127 ppi | 130 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | No | — |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | No | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| 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) | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 99 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 240 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Thickness | 27 mm | 22 mm |
| Width | 398 mm | 398 mm |
| Depth | 254 mm | 283 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | — | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 51 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | Yes |
| 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 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 2 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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