ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9 GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9 $2,499 Check Deal	GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) $1,849 Check Deal	MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
Overview
Brand
ASUS	GIGABYTE
Model
ROG Strix Scar 17 SE G733CX-XS97 (2022)	A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 3080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-4800MHz	32GB LPDDR5X 5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
17.3-inch QHD (2560 x 1440), 240Hz, IPS	16.0-inch 165Hz 2560x1600 WQXGA
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs	2.4 kg
Color
Off Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-12950HX	Intel Core Ultra 7 240H
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 7 240H Laptops
Cores
16 Cores (8 Performance + 8 Efficient)	8 cores
Threads
24 Threads	16 threads
Base Clock
2.3 GHz	3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.2 GHz	5.0 GHz
Cache
30MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
55W (Base), Up to 150W with Turbo Boost Max 3.0	45W
Display
Screen Size
17.3 inches	16.0 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1440 (QHD)	2560x1600 WQXGA
Refresh Rate
240Hz	165Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms GTG
Panel Type
IPS-Level	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
300 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:10
Additional Features
Adaptive Sync, Anti-Glare, Dolby Vision	Anti-glare, Narrow Bezels
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
16GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
TGP
175W (150W + 25W Dynamic Boost)	140W
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 2.0	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy ≈ 14000	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Additional Features
MUX Switch, ROG Boost, Advanced Optimus	NVIDIA Studio Drivers, Optimized for Gaming & Creative Work
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	LPDDR5X
RAM Speed
4800MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 64GB (via SO-DIMM slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Available M.2 Slot	Supported via M.2 slots, no additional HDD included
RAID Support
Yes, RAID 0/1	Supported (RAID 0, 1)
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Keys	Yes, G-keys with customizable macros
RGB Customization
Yes, Per-Key RGB with Aura Sync + Light Bar	Per-key RGB keyboard with GIGABYTE RGB Fusion
Game Optimization
ROG Armoury Crate with Scenario Profiles	GIGABYTE Control Center with game mode profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Vapor Chamber and Liquid Metal	GIGABYTE Windforce Cooling with vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Armoury Crate	Yes, via GIGABYTE Control Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈ 19500 \|\| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈ 17000	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	76Wh
Backup Time
Up to 8 hours	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes)	Supports 100W fast charging; 50% in 30 minutes
Power Adapter
330W AC Adapter	180W USB-C Power Delivery
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.2	Bluetooth 5.3
Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x 2.5G RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1 x Keystone II slot	2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort), 2 x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Ethernet (RJ45)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Chiclet Keyboard	GIGABYTE Golden Curve Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Glass Precision Touchpad	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Quad Speaker Setup with Smart Amp Technology	Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation	DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
No built-in webcam	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Not applicable	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic Chassis	Aluminum chassis with magnesium alloy lid
Color Options
Off Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Full Surround + Logo + Keyboard	Yes, keyboard RGB
Dimensions
39.5 x 28.2 x 2.83 cm	355mm x 245mm x 19.45mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Vapor Chamber and Liquid Metal	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
ROG Armoury Crate, GameFirst VI, Aura Creator	GIGABYTE Control Center, GIMATE AI assistant
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	GIGABYTE A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	180W USB-C charger
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
ROG Keystone II, ROG Backpack	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2022.0	Q2 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9 or GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9:

Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)

Advantages of GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7):

Offers better Weight (2.4 kg vs 2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti)

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