MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen Comparison

MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen $1,349	Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen $1,397	Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
Overview
Brand
MSI	ASUS
Model
Pulse GL66 (2023)	ROG Strix Scar 15 G533ZW-AS94Q (2022)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6
RTX 3070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR4-3200MHz	16GB DDR5-4800MHz
32GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), 144Hz, IPS	15.6-inch QHD (2560 x 1440), 240Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.25 kg or 4.96 lbs	2.3 kg or 5.07 lbs
Color
Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-12700H	Intel Core i9-12900H
Intel Core i7 Laptops \| Intel Core i9 Laptops
Cores
14 Cores (6 Performance + 8 Efficient)	14 Cores (6 Performance + 8 Efficient)
Threads
20 Threads	20 Threads
Base Clock
2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 4.7 GHz	Up to 5.0 GHz
Cache
24MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
45W	45W
Display
Screen Size
15.6 inches	15.6 inches
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (FHD)	2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Refresh Rate
144Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
45% NTSC	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
300 nits	300 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:9
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, Narrow Bezel	Adaptive Sync, Anti-Glare
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6
TGP
140W	150W (125W + 25W Dynamic Boost)
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 2.0	Yes, DLSS 2.0
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy ≈ 10500	3DMark Time Spy ≈ 11400
Additional Features
Dynamic Boost, Resizable BAR	MUX Switch, ROG Boost, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Memory
RAM Type
DDR4	DDR5
RAM Speed
3200MHz	4800MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1 additional M.2 slot available	Available M.2 Slot
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, SteelSeries RGB Keyboard	Yes, with Macro Keys
RGB Customization
Yes, Single-Zone RGB	Yes, Per-Key RGB with Aura Sync
Game Optimization
MSI Center with Gaming Modes	ROG Armoury Crate with Scenario Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and 6 heat pipes	ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal + Arc Flow Fans
Overclocking Support
Limited GPU Tuning via MSI Center	Yes, via Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme	Silent, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈15000 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈17500	Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈15500 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈18000
Battery
Capacity
53.5Wh	90Wh
Backup Time
Up to 5 hours (mixed use)	Up to 7 hours
Charging Type
Standard Fast Charging	Fast Charging (50% in 30 mins)
Power Adapter
180W AC Adapter	280W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX201)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.2	5.2
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x RJ-45 LAN, 1 x 3.5mm Headphone/Mic Combo Jack	1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (1 supports DisplayPort), 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries	Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.9mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Multi-Gesture Precision Touchpad	Glass Precision Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
2 x 2W Stereo Speakers	4-Speaker System with Smart Amp
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3	Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	No built-in webcam
Privacy Shutter
No	Not applicable
Build & Design
Material
Brushed Aluminum and Plastic	Aluminum & Plastic
Color Options
Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Single-Zone RGB Keyboard	Yes, Per-Key and Rear Light Bar
Dimensions
35.8 x 25.9 x 2.39 cm	35.4 x 25.9 x 2.72 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, Cooler Boost 5	Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsinks
Software
MSI Center, Nahimic, SteelSeries Engine	ROG Armoury Crate, MyASUS, GameFirst VI
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 180W	Yes, 280W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2023.0	2022.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen or Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen?

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

Advantages of MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen:

Offers better RAM (32GB DDR4-3200MHz vs 16GB DDR5-4800MHz)

Advantages of Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen:

Offers better CPU (Intel Core i9-12900H vs Intel Core i7-12700H)
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 144Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070)

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