ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 vs. 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15: Full specs comparison

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 and 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 Pros

Reasons that ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 is better than 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15.

10% larger display

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15.

Display size
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712
17.3-inch
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15
15.6-inch

2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 Pros

Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 is better than ASUS VivoBook 17 X712.

Much faster CPU performance

AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 has a 105% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1065G7 inside ASUS VivoBook 17 X712.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 - AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX
7,663
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 - AMD Ryzen 7-5800H
7,098
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 - Intel Core i7-1065G7
3,722
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 - Intel Core i5-1035G1
2,878
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 - Intel Core i3-1005G1
2,027
Supports larger memory

The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 supports a larger memory capacity than the ASUS VivoBook 17 X712. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the ASUS VivoBook 17 X712.

Max system memory size
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15
64 GB
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712
16 GB
Supports faster memory

The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 supports a faster memory speed than the ASUS VivoBook 17 X712. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the ASUS VivoBook 17 X712.

Memory type and speed
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 - DDR4
2,666 MHz
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 16GB GDDR6 115W TGP vs. integrated

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 and 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15.

Upgradable memory

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

MemoryASUS VivoBook 17 X7122021 ROG Strix SCAR 15
Slots
x1
x2
TypeDDR4DDR4

Prices

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

ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 Price
ASUS Vivobook Laptop, 17.3" HD+ (1600x900) Non-Touch Display, Intel Core i5 Quad-Core Processor, 12GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, Webcam, HDMI, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 5, Windows 11 Home, Silver
 ASUS Vivobook Laptop, 17.3" HD+ (1600x900) Non-Touch Display, Intel Core i5 Quad-Core Processor, 12GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, Webcam, HDMI, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 5, Windows 11 Home, Silver
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$699.00
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ASUS Vivobook Laptop, 17.3" HD+ (1600x900) Non-Touch Display, Intel Core i5 Quad-Core Processor, 20GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, Webcam, HDMI, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 5, Windows 11 Home, Silver
 ASUS Vivobook Laptop, 17.3" HD+ (1600x900) Non-Touch Display, Intel Core i5 Quad-Core Processor, 20GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, Webcam, HDMI, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 5, Windows 11 Home, Silver
By ASUS
$946.97
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ASUS VivoBook 17 K712EA 17.3'' FHD Laptop, Intel Core i5-1135G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, ‎Intel UHD Graphics, Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 10 Home, Silver, 32GB Snow Bell USB Card (Renewed)
 ASUS VivoBook 17 K712EA 17.3'' FHD Laptop, Intel Core i5-1135G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, ‎Intel UHD Graphics, Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 10 Home, Silver, 32GB Snow Bell USB Card (Renewed)
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$499.00
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2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 Price
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 15.6 inch 300Hz IPS Type FHD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 16GB DDR4, 1TB SSD, Opti-Mechanical Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows10, G533QS-DS96
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 15.6 inch 300Hz IPS Type FHD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 16GB DDR4, 1TB SSD, Opti-Mechanical Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows10, G533QS-DS96
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$1,539.99
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 165Hz IPS QHD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 32GB DDR4, 1TB SSD, Opti-Mechanical Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro, G533QS-XS98Q
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 165Hz IPS QHD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 32GB DDR4, 1TB SSD, Opti-Mechanical Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro, G533QS-XS98Q
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$2,199.99
$2,699.99 19% OFF
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 15.6" FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (130W ), Ryzen 9 5900HX，with Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered GeForce RTX Bundle (32GB RAM | 1TB PCIe SSD)
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 15.6" FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (130W ), Ryzen 9 5900HX，with Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered GeForce RTX Bundle (32GB RAM | 1TB PCIe SSD)
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$1,795.00
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Specs Comparison

Availability

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122021 ROG Strix SCAR 15
Released20202021
Release Date-Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021)
Applicable Models
  • ASUS VivoBook 17 X712
  • ASUS VivoBook 17 X712J
  • ASUS VivoBook 17 X712FA
  • ASUS VivoBook 17 X712FB
  • ASUS VivoBook 17 X712JA
  • ASUS VivoBook 17 X712UA
  • 2021 ROG Strix G15
  • ROG Strix G15 (2021)
  • ROG Strix G15 G533

Exterior

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122021 ROG Strix SCAR 15
Dimensions16.01” x 10.07” x 0.78 ~ 0.84” (406.9 x 256 x 19.9 ~ 21.4 mm)13.94 x 10.20 x 0.89 - 1.07” (354 x 259 x 22.6 - 27.2 mm)
Weight5.07 lbs (2.3 kg)5.07 lbs (2.30 kg)
Colors
Transparent Silver
Black
Keyboard and TrackpadKeyboard
  • Chiclet keyboard
  • Illuminated chiclet keyboard(Optional
  • 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 with integrated numpad 
    85% larger glass surface matte finish illuminated numpad

Display

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122021 ROG Strix SCAR 15
Size17.3 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 17.3" (16:9) LED-backlit FHD (1920x1080) 60Hz Anti-Glare Panel with 45% NTSC with wide 178° viewing angles
  • 17.3" (16:9) LED-backlit HD+ (1600x900) 60Hz Anti-Glare Panel with 60% NTSC
  • 15.6” WQHD 165Hz
    16:9 3840 x 2160 165Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync
  • 15.6” FHD 300Hz
    16:9 1920 x 1080 300Hz 3ms 100% sRGB 75% Adobe RGB Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync

Ports

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122021 ROG Strix SCAR 15
Left (3)
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 Ports - Left
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  • 1 x lock slot
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
Right (6)
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 Ports - Right
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  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x power port
2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 Ports
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  • 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

Internal Specs

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122021 ROG Strix SCAR 15
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.00 → 3.60 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.30 → 3.90 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  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
Integrated Graphics
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
    64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  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
Memory
  • 4GB
    DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM Onboard Memory
  • 1 x SODIMM slot for expansion, upgradable to 16GB SDRAM
16GB 32GB 64GB
Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.
2 x SODIMM slots
Discrete Graphics
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712JA
  • No 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).
Storage
  • 128GB
    SATA 3.0 M.2 SSD M.2
  • 256GB 512GB 1TB
    PCIe® Gen3 x2 SSD M.2
  • 1TB
    5400 rpm SATA HDD
512GB 1TB 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.

Connectivity

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122021 ROG Strix SCAR 15
Wi-FiIntegrated Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac)Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 4.1Bluetooth 5.1
Ethernet- Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Battery

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122021 ROG Strix SCAR 15
Size
  • 32Wh (2-cell lithium-polymer battery)
  • 47Wh (3-cell lithium-polymer battery)
90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion)
Power Supply45W power adapter
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240W
  ø6.0 mm power adapter.
Supports USB-C™ Power Delivery 3.0 up to 100W

Software

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122021 ROG Strix SCAR 15
OS
  • Endless OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps
MyASUS features
  • Battery Health Charging
  • Splendid
  • Tru2Life
  • Function Key Lock
  • Link to MyASUS
Armoury Crate Screen Xpert Aura Creator 1M Xbox Game Pass

Camera & Audio

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122021 ROG Strix SCAR 15
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    720p (1280 x 720 HD) camera.
No built-in webcam.
Audio
  • Built-in W Stereo Speakers with Array Microphone
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • ASUS SonicMaster Technology
  • 2 x 4W speaker with Smart Amp Technology.
  • 2 x 2W tweeter.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos.
  • Built-in array microphone
  • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

Misc

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122021 ROG Strix SCAR 15
Sensors
  • Fingerprint sensor (optional)
-
Security
  • Fingerprint reader (optional)
  • Security lock slot
-

Key Features

ASUS VivoBook 17 X7122021 ROG Strix SCAR 15
At Glance
Released in
2020
16:9 FHD
17.3”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
5.07 lb
2.30 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1065G7
4C/8T, 1.30 → 3.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,088
Single Core
Geekbench 5
3,722
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
Upgradable up to
16GB
2666 MHz DDR4
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 Ports - Left
ASUS VivoBook 17 X712 Ports - Right
Released in
2021
16:9 WQHD
15.6”
2160p 165Hz
Weight
5.07 lb
2.30 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 15 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3080
16GB GDDR6 115W TGP

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