2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 vs. 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17: Full specs comparison

Here is a comparison of the specs between 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

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2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Pros

Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 is better than 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17.

About 7% lighter

The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 weighed 5.95 pounds, 7% lighter than the 6.39 pounds 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17.

Weight2021 ROG Strix SCAR 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Pound
5.95 lbs.
6.39 lbs.
Kilogram
2.70 kg
2.90 kg

2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Pros

Reasons that 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 is better than 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.

Newer manufacturing

2022 vs. 2021

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-12900H inside 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 has a 56% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 - Intel Core i9-12900H
12,027
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 - Intel Core i7-12700H
11,774
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 - AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX
7,663
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 - AMD Ryzen 7-5800H
7,098
Supports faster memory

The 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 supports a faster memory speed than the 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17.

Memory type and speed
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 - DDR4
3,200 MHz

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 and 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 64GB

Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17
64 GB
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17
64 GB
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

Memory2021 ROG Strix SCAR 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR4DDR5

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Price
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” 360Hz IPS FHD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 16GB DDR4, 1TB SSD, Opti-Mechanical Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro, G733QSA-PB96
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” 360Hz IPS FHD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 16GB DDR4, 1TB SSD, Opti-Mechanical Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro, G733QSA-PB96
By ASUS
$1,979.00
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Gaming Laptop, 17.3" 360Hz FHD IPS Display, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 64GB DDR4 RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, Opti-Mechanical Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Gaming Laptop, 17.3" 360Hz FHD IPS Display, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 64GB DDR4 RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, Opti-Mechanical Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro
By ASUS
$2,579.00
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 17.3" 360Hz IPS FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, Intel Core i9-12900H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 11, G733ZW-DS94
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 17.3" 360Hz IPS FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, Intel Core i9-12900H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 11, G733ZW-DS94
By ASUS
$2,699.00
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2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Price
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 17.3" 360Hz IPS FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, Intel Core i9-12900H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 11, G733ZW-DS94
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 17.3" 360Hz IPS FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, Intel Core i9-12900H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 11, G733ZW-DS94
By ASUS
$2,699.00
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 SE (2022) Gaming Laptop, 17.3 inch 240Hz IPS QHD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, Intel Core i9, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, PK RGB Keyboard, Win 11 Pro, G733CX-XS97 (Renewed)
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 SE (2022) Gaming Laptop, 17.3 inch 240Hz IPS QHD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, Intel Core i9, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, PK RGB Keyboard, Win 11 Pro, G733CX-XS97 (Renewed)
By ASUS
$1,999.99
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” 240Hz IPS QHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, Intel Core i9-12900H, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 11 Pro, G733ZW-XS96
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” 240Hz IPS QHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, Intel Core i9-12900H, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 11 Pro, G733ZW-XS96
By ASUS
$1,969.99
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Specs Comparison

Availability

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Released20212022
Release DateAnnounced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021)Announced on January 05, 2022 (CES 2022)
Applicable Models
  • 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 (2021)
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733
  • 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 (2022)
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733ZS
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733ZX
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733ZW
Generations

Exterior

2021 ROG Strix SCAR 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Dimensions15.55 x 11.10 x 0.92 - 1.08” (395 x 282 x 23.4 - 27.5 mm)15.55 x 11.10 x 0.92 - 1.08” (395 x 282 x 23.4 - 28.3 mm)
Weight5.95 lbs (2.70 kg)6.39 lbs (2.90 kg)
Colors
Black
with Rubber Grey Customizable Armor Cap.
Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Optical Mech Keyboard
    1.9 mm key travel Per-Key RGB 100M key press lifetime 0.2 ms response time Aura Sync
  • Hotkeys 
    Volume down volume up mute HyperFan Armoury Crate
  • Touchpad
    85% larger glass surface matte finish
  • Full-size Keyboard with NumberPad
    2.0 mm key travel 0.15mm Keycap Dish Per-Key RGB 20M key press lifetime Aura Sync
  • Hotkeys 
    Volume down volume up mute HyperFan Armoury Crate
  • Touchpad
    Large glass surface matte finish
Chasis Information-Device Lighting
  • Aura Sync Light Bar
  • Aura Sync logo
  • Aura Sync Bezel Glow
  • Supports Aura Sync
Customizable Armor Cap
  • Prismatic Black
  • Stealth Silver
  • Translucent Speckled Black

Display

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Size17.3 Inches17.3 Inches
Info
  • 17.3” FHD 360Hz
    16:9 1920 x 1080 360Hz 3ms 100% sRGB 75.35% Adobe RGB Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync
  • 17.3” WQHD 165Hz
    16:9 2560 x 1440 165Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync
  • 17.3” FHD 360Hz
    16:9 1920 x 1080 360Hz 3ms 100% sRGB 75% Adobe RGB Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision
  • 17.3” WQHD 165Hz
    16:9 2560 x 1440 165Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision
  • 17.3” WQHD 240Hz
    16:9 2560 x 1440 240Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision

Ports

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2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
  • 1 x USB Type-C™
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort™ 1.4, and Power Delivery 3.0
  • 3 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0b
  • 1 x Audio combo jack
  • 1 x RJ45
  • 1 x DC-in
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (3)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Back (5)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort, PD Charger
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x RJ-45
    2.5 Gbps
  • 1 x power port

Internal Specs

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Processor
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.20 → 4.40 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.30 → 4.60 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.30 → 4.70 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800H
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    8 Graphics Cores, 2000 MHz
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    8 Graphics Cores, 2100 MHz
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
Memory
16GB 32GB 64GB
Dual-Channel LPDDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.
2 x SODIMM slots
16GB 32GB 64GB
Dual-Channel 4800MHz DDR5 SDRAM.
2 x SODIMM slots
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060
    6GB GDDR6 VRAM, with ROG Boost up to 1802MHz at 115W (130W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM, with ROG Boost up to 1660MHz at 115W (130W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080
    16GB GDDR6 VRAM, with ROG Boost up to 1645MHz at 115W (130W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060
    6GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1410MHz at 125W (1460MHz at 150W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1410MHz at 125W (1460MHz at 150W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1545MHz at 125W (1595MHz at 150W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti
    16GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1395MHz at 125W (1445MHz at 150W with Dynamic Boost).
Storage
512GB 1TB 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.
512GB 1TB 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.

Connectivity

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Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
2.5 Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.

Battery

2021 ROG Strix SCAR 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Size90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion)90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion)
Battery Life-10.5 hours of video playback
Power Supply
240W
  ø6.0 mm power adapter.
Supports USB-C™ Power Delivery 3.0 up to 100W
  • 280W
      ø6.0 mm power adapter.
  • 100W
      USB-C power adapter.
  • Supports fast charging technology with up to 50% in 30 minutes.

Software

2021 ROG Strix SCAR 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17
OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Windows 11 Pro
Built-in Apps
Armoury Crate Screen Xpert Aura Creator 1M Xbox Game Pass
Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio

2021 ROG Strix SCAR 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17
CameraNo built-in webcam.No built-in webcam.
With optional FHD 1080p@60fps external camera.
Audio
  • 2 x 4W speaker with Smart Amp Technology.
  • 2 x 2W tweeter.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos.
  • Built-in array microphone
  • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
  • 4 x speakers with Smart Amp Technology.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos.
  • 5.1.2 channel virtual surround sound.
  • Hi-Res audio certification.
  • Built-in array microphone
  • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

Misc

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Security-BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
In the box-
  • ROG Strix SCAR 17 (2022)
  • Barrel-type power adapter
  • Marketing Giveaway
    Keystone + 2 Customizable Armor Caps.
  • ROG Backpack (optional)
  • ROG Delta headset (optional)
  • ROG Chakram Core mouse P511 (optional)
  • ROG STRIX Impact mouse P303 (optional)
  • TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter (optional)
  • FHD 1080P@60FPS external camera(optional)

Key Features

2021 ROG Strix SCAR 172022 ROG Strix SCAR 17
At Glance
Released in Early
2021
16:9 WQHD
17.3”
1440p 165Hz
Weight
5.95 lb
2.70 kg
Up to
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX
8C/16T, 3.30 → 4.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,416
Single Core
Geekbench 5
7,663
Multi-Core
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ Graphics
8 Graphics Cores, 2100 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
3200 MHz DDR4
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3080
16GB GDDR6 115W TGP
Released in Early
2022
16:9 WQHD
17.3”
1440p 240Hz
Weight
6.39 lb
2.90 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-12900H
14C/20T, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,758
Single Core
Geekbench 5
12,027
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3080Ti
16GB GDDR6 125W TGP

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