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Asus ROG Strix G17 G712LWS in review: Powerful gaming machine with integrated light show

Let there be light. The Strix G17 doesn't lower its guard and displays all modern games smoothly on the matte screen (IPS, Full HD, 144 Hz). The individually configurable LED bar on the bottom brings color into play. The laptop offers space for up to three M.2 SSDs.

The Asus ROG Strix G17 G712LWS is a high-end 17.3-inch gaming laptop. The device is powered by a Core i7-10750H processor and a GeForce RTX 2070 Super graphics core. This is the identically built sibling model of the Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU, which we've already tested. Competitors include devices like the Schenker XMG Pro 17, the MSI GL75 10SFR, the Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg, and the Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54. 

Since the G712LWS and the GL731GU are identical in construction, we won't go into further details regarding the case, connectivity, input devices, and speakers. The corresponding information can be found in the review article of the Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU.

Asus Strix G17 G712LWS (ROG Strix G17 G712 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-10750H 6 x 2.6 - 5 GHz, 150 W PL2 / Short Burst, 90 W PL1 / Sustained, Comet Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 1380 MHz, Memory: 1750 MHz, 113 W TDP, GDDR6, 256-bit interface, 27.21.14.5655 (Nvidia 456.55), Optimus
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR4 3200, dual-channel mode, two memory slots (occupied)
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 127 PPI, LG Philips LP173WFG-SPB3, IPS, glossy: no, 144 Hz
Mainboard
Intel HM470
Storage
Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8, 1024 GB 
, 3x M.2 2280, 885 GB free
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: combo audio, TPM 2.0
Networking
Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 26.5 x 399 x 293 ( = 1.04 x 15.71 x 11.54 in)
Battery
66 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, McAfee LiveSafe (trial version), MS Office 365 (trial version), 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.793 kg ( = 98.52 oz / 6.16 pounds), Power Supply: 615 g ( = 21.69 oz / 1.36 pounds)
Price
1 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Height
Size
Resolution
Best Price
83.1 %
10/2020
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
2.8 kg26.5 mm17.30"1920x1080
83.2 %
02/2020
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
i7-9750H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
2.8 kg30 mm17.30"1920x1080
83.5 %
08/2020
MSI GL75 10SFR
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile
2.6 kg28 mm17.30"1920x1080
84 %
03/2020
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
i7-9750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
3 kg25.5 mm17.30"1920x1080
83.6 %
10/2020
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
2.8 kg25 mm17.30"1920x1080

Size comparison

412 mm / 16.2 inch 305 mm / 12 inch 25.5 mm / 1.004 inch 3 kg6.64 lbs399 mm / 15.7 inch 275 mm / 10.8 inch 30 mm / 1.181 inch 2.8 kg6.19 lbs404 mm / 15.9 inch 280 mm / 11 inch 25 mm / 0.984 inch 2.8 kg6.26 lbs399 mm / 15.7 inch 272 mm / 10.7 inch 28 mm / 1.102 inch 2.6 kg5.73 lbs399 mm / 15.7 inch 293 mm / 11.5 inch 26.5 mm / 1.043 inch 2.8 kg6.16 lbs399 mm / 15.7 inch 293 mm / 11.5 inch 26 mm / 1.024 inch 2.9 kg6.28 lbs297 mm / 11.7 inch 210 mm / 8.27 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 5.7 g0.01257 lbs
Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1410 MBit/s +18%
MSI GL75 10SFR
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1355 (1311min - 1381max) MBit/s +14%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i 160MHz Wireless Network Adapter (201NGW)
1340 MBit/s +13%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1190 MBit/s
Average Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
  (49.8 - 1775, n=324)
1161 MBit/s -2%
Average of class Gaming
  (450 - 1412, n=14, last 2 years)
1006 MBit/s -15%
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
Killer Wireless-AC 1550i Wireless Network Adapter (9560NGW)
691 (668min - 703max) MBit/s -42%
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
633 MBit/s -47%
iperf3 receive AX12
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1620 MBit/s +27%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i 160MHz Wireless Network Adapter (201NGW)
1420 MBit/s +11%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1280 MBit/s
Average Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
  (136 - 1743, n=324)
1261 MBit/s -1%
MSI GL75 10SFR
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1257 (1082min - 1351max) MBit/s -2%
Average of class Gaming
  (423 - 1700, n=14, last 2 years)
1203 MBit/s -6%
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
Killer Wireless-AC 1550i Wireless Network Adapter (9560NGW)
681 (655min - 689max) MBit/s -47%
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
589 MBit/s -54%

Display - 144 Hz IPS

The matte 17.3-inch display has a native resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The brightness (300 cd/m²) and contrast (1,042:1) are okay. In addition, the 144 Hz panel provides fast response times. Positive: The display shows no PWM flickering.

288
cd/m²
313
cd/m²
301
cd/m²
296
cd/m²
323
cd/m²
305
cd/m²
286
cd/m²
295
cd/m²
291
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
LG Philips LP173WFG-SPB3 tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 323 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 299.8 cd/m² Minimum: 17 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 89 %
Center on Battery: 323 cd/m²
Contrast: 1042:1 (Black: 0.31 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 3.01 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5, calibrated: 1
ΔE Greyscale 3.8 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
90% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
66% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
66.4% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
96.8% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
65.2% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.154
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
LG Philips LP173WFG-SPB3, IPS, 1920x1080, 17.30
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74
AU Optronics B173HAN04.0, IPS, 1920x1080, 17.30
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
Chi Mei N173HCE-G33, IPS, 1920x1080, 17.30
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
AU Optronics B173HAN04.0 (AUO409D), IPS, 1920x1080, 17.30
MSI GL75 10SFR
Chi Mei N173HCE-G33, IPS, 1920x1080, 17.30
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
AUO_B173HAN03, IPS, 1920x1080, 17.30
Display
-6%
-3%
-5%
-1%
-3%
Display P3 Coverage
65.2
61.9
-5%
62.6
-4%
62.8
-4%
63.9
-2%
63.8
-2%
sRGB Coverage
96.8
89.4
-8%
94.3
-3%
89.8
-7%
96.2
-1%
92.7
-4%
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
66.4
63.3
-5%
64.7
-3%
64.2
-3%
66
-1%
65.3
-2%
Response Times
24%
-9%
-16%
15%
-9%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
14.4 ?(6.8, 7.6)
6.4 ?(3.4, 3)
56%
16.4 ?(8, 8.4)
-14%
16.8 ?(8.4, 8.4)
-17%
12 ?(6, 6)
17%
16 ?(8, 8)
-11%
Response Time Black / White *
10.4 ?(5.2, 5.2)
11.2 ?(6, 5.2)
-8%
10.8 ?(5.6, 5.2)
-4%
12 ?(6.8, 5.2)
-15%
9 ?(5, 4)
13%
11 ?(6, 5)
-6%
PWM Frequency
24510 ?(19)
208 ?(30)
Screen
-23%
27%
-18%
7%
-7%
Brightness middle
323
294.3
-9%
322
0%
274
-15%
333
3%
310
-4%
Brightness
300
289
-4%
308
3%
273
-9%
309
3%
281
-6%
Brightness Distribution
89
89
0%
92
3%
95
7%
86
-3%
85
-4%
Black Level *
0.31
0.3
3%
0.18
42%
0.26
16%
0.215
31%
0.31
-0%
Contrast
1042
981
-6%
1789
72%
1054
1%
1549
49%
1000
-4%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
3.01
3.95
-31%
1.53
49%
4.62
-53%
1.98
34%
3.86
-28%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
7.65
6.49
15%
3.14
59%
7.66
-0%
4.34
43%
7.8
-2%
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated *
1
3.08
-208%
0.74
26%
1.93
-93%
2.01
-101%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
3.8
3.7
3%
1.9
50%
5.3
-39%
2.97
22%
4.48
-18%
Gamma
2.154 102%
2.07 106%
2.144 103%
2.34 94%
2.41 91%
2.5 88%
CCT
7507 87%
7155 91%
6809 95%
7619 85%
6750 96%
7542 86%
Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998)
66
57.7
-13%
65
-2%
58
-12%
61
-8%
60
-9%
Color Space (Percent of sRGB)
90
89
-1%
87
-3%
90
0%
96
7%
93
3%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-2% / -14%
5% / 17%
-13% / -15%
7% / 7%
-6% / -6%

* ... smaller is better

The display already shows a very decent color reproduction out of the box. With a Delta E 2000 color deviation of 3.01, the target (Delta E less than 3) is missed by a hair's breadth. The display doesn't suffer from a blue tint. Moreover, improvements are achieved by means of calibration: In this way, the color deviation is reduced to 1, and the grayscales are displayed in a more balanced way. The AdobeRGB (66%) and sRGB (90%) color spaces aren't completely reproduced.

CalMAN: Grayscales
CalMAN: Grayscales
CalMAN: Color saturation
CalMAN: Color saturation
CalMAN: ColorChecker
CalMAN: ColorChecker
CalMAN: Grayscales (calibrated)
CalMAN: Grayscales (calibrated)
CalMAN: Color saturation (calibrated)
CalMAN: Color saturation (calibrated)
CalMAN: ColorChecker (calibrated)
CalMAN: ColorChecker (calibrated)
Asus ROG Strix G17 vs. sRGB (90%)
Asus ROG Strix G17 vs. sRGB (90%)
Subpixel grid
Subpixel grid
Asus ROG Strix G17 vs. AdobeRGB (66%)
Asus ROG Strix G17 vs. AdobeRGB (66%)

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
10.4 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 5.2 ms rise
↘ 5.2 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 22 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (21.6 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
14.4 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 6.8 ms rise
↘ 7.6 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 22 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (33.9 ms).

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM not detected

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18110 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

The display is equipped with a viewing-angle-stable IPS panel. Thus the screen can be read from any position. Outdoors, the display can be read when the sun is not too bright.

The Strix G17 outdoors.
The Strix G17 outdoors.
Viewing angles
Viewing angles

Performance - Enough for the coming years

With the ROG Strix G17 G712LWS, Asus has a 17.3-inch gaming laptop in its range that brings every modern game smoothly onto the screen. Our test device costs just under 2,000 Euros (~$2,362). In addition, other configuration variants are available.

CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
GPU-Z
GPU-Z
HWiNFO
HWiNFO
 

Test conditions

The preinstalled Armoury Crate Control Center allows the selection of an energy profile. We conducted our test with the "Performance" profile active. Some benchmarks were additionally run under the "Turbo" profile. For the battery tests, we used the Windows power plans.

Processor

Asus equips the Strix with a Core i7-10750H hexa-core processor (Comet Lake). The CPU runs at a base speed of 2.6 GHz. The clock rate can be increased to 4.3 GHz (six cores) or 5 GHz (one core) via Turbo. Hyper-Threading (two threads per core) is supported.

The processor works through the multithread test of the Cinebench R15 benchmark at 4.2 GHz. The single-thread test is run at 4.3 to 4.6 GHz. On battery power, the clock rates are 2.6 to 2.8 GHz (multithread) and 3.2 to 3.5 GHz (single-thread), respectively.

Single-thread (plugged in)
Single-thread (plugged in)
Multithread (plugged in)
Multithread (plugged in)

We verify if the CPU Turbo is consistently used when plugged in by running the Cinebench R15 benchmark's multithread test in a continuous loop for at least 30 minutes. The results slightly drop from the first to the third run and then remain at a relatively constant level. Turbo is used to a large extent. Slightly higher clock speeds are achieved when using the Armoury Crate software's "Turbo" profile.

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Asus Strix G17 G712LWS Intel Core i7-10750H, Intel Core i7-10750H: Ø1296 (1270.16-1339.9)
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS Intel Core i7-10750H, Intel Core i7-10750H; Turbo: Ø1340 (1324.68-1351.95)
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74 Intel Core i7-9750H, Intel Core i7-9750H: Ø1162 (1108.49-1274.58)
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G Intel Core i7-9750H, Intel Core i7-9750H: Ø988 (974.99-1115.73)
MSI GL75 10SFR Intel Core i7-10750H, Intel Core i7-10750H: Ø1084 (1049.24-1191.17)
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE Intel Core i7-9750H, Intel Core i7-9750H: Ø1123 (1105.49-1224.89)
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8 Intel Core i7-10750H, Intel Core i7-10750H: Ø1290 (1277.75-1322.62)
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop (Turbo)
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop (Turbo)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
146.3 fps
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
99.6 %
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
1344 Points
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
202 Points
Help
Cinebench R15
CPU Single 64Bit
Average of class Gaming
  (79.2 - 318, n=247, last 2 years)
265 Points +31%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
Intel Core i7-10750H
202 Points
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (184 - 213, n=45)
196.7 Points -3%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52-77DS
Intel Core i7-10750H
195.8 Points -3%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
Intel Core i7-10750H
195 Points -3%
MSI GL75 10SFR
Intel Core i7-10750H
191 Points -5%
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74
Intel Core i7-9750H
189 Points -6%
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
Intel Core i7-9750H
175 Points -13%
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
Intel Core i7-9750H
173 Points -14%
CPU Multi 64Bit
Average of class Gaming
  (400 - 5663, n=248, last 2 years)
2986 Points +122%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
Intel Core i7-10750H (Turbo)
1345 Points 0%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
Intel Core i7-10750H
1344 Points
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
Intel Core i7-10750H
1323 Points -2%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52-77DS
Intel Core i7-10750H
1308 Points -3%
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74
Intel Core i7-9750H
1276 Points -5%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (804 - 1418, n=50)
1263 Points -6%
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
Intel Core i7-9750H
1225 Points -9%
MSI GL75 10SFR
Intel Core i7-10750H
1191 Points -11%
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
Intel Core i7-9750H
1116 (974.99min - 1115.73max) Points -17%
Blender - v2.79 BMW27 CPU
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
Intel Core i7-9750H
466 Seconds * -34%
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
Intel Core i7-9750H
389.5 Seconds * -12%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (322 - 587, n=43)
389 Seconds * -12%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52-77DS
Intel Core i7-10750H
379.1 Seconds * -9%
MSI GL75 10SFR
Intel Core i7-10750H
365.6 Seconds * -5%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
Intel Core i7-10750H
351 Seconds * -1%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
Intel Core i7-10750H
347 Seconds *
Average of class Gaming
  (87 - 1259, n=241, last 2 years)
208 Seconds * +40%
7-Zip 18.03
7z b 4 -mmt1
Average of class Gaming
  (2685 - 7581, n=242, last 2 years)
6034 MIPS +18%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
Intel Core i7-10750H
5190 MIPS +1%
MSI GL75 10SFR
Intel Core i7-10750H
5169 MIPS +1%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
Intel Core i7-10750H
5118 MIPS
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (4504 - 5470, n=43)
5114 MIPS 0%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52-77DS
Intel Core i7-10750H
5086 MIPS -1%
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
Intel Core i7-9750H
4585 MIPS -10%
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
Intel Core i7-9750H
4580 MIPS -11%
7z b 4
Average of class Gaming
  (11386 - 140932, n=241, last 2 years)
74398 MIPS +103%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
Intel Core i7-10750H
36718 MIPS
MSI GL75 10SFR
Intel Core i7-10750H
35667 MIPS -3%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (26040 - 37345, n=43)
33946 MIPS -8%
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
Intel Core i7-9750H
33364 MIPS -9%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52-77DS
Intel Core i7-10750H
32386 MIPS -12%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
Intel Core i7-10750H
31612 MIPS -14%
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
Intel Core i7-9750H
29342 MIPS -20%
Cinebench R20
CPU (Single Core)
Average of class Gaming
  (169 - 855, n=243, last 2 years)
690 Points +40%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
Intel Core i7-10750H
494 Points
MSI GL75 10SFR
Intel Core i7-10750H
480 Points -3%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52-77DS
Intel Core i7-10750H
478 Points -3%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (431 - 504, n=43)
473 Points -4%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
Intel Core i7-10750H
463 Points -6%
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
Intel Core i7-9750H
429 Points -13%
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
Intel Core i7-9750H
421 Points -15%
CPU (Multi Core)
Average of class Gaming
  (930 - 13769, n=243, last 2 years)
7152 Points +120%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
Intel Core i7-10750H
3247 Points
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
Intel Core i7-10750H
3144 Points -3%
MSI GL75 10SFR
Intel Core i7-10750H
2961 Points -9%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52-77DS
Intel Core i7-10750H
2888 Points -11%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (1749 - 3325, n=43)
2848 Points -12%
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
Intel Core i7-9750H
2738 Points -16%
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
Intel Core i7-9750H
2308 Points -29%
Geekbench 5.5
Single-Core
Average of class Gaming
  (158 - 2193, n=246, last 2 years)
1786 Points +38%
MSI GL75 10SFR
Intel Core i7-10750H
1290 Points 0%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
Intel Core i7-10750H
1290 Points
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (1114 - 1333, n=43)
1263 Points -2%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
Intel Core i7-10750H
1262 Points -2%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52-77DS
Intel Core i7-10750H
1227 Points -5%
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
Intel Core i7-9750H
1128 Points -13%
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
Intel Core i7-9750H
1117 Points -13%
Multi-Core
Average of class Gaming
  (1946 - 22200, n=246, last 2 years)
13156 Points +107%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
Intel Core i7-10750H
6370 Points
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
Intel Core i7-10750H
6349 Points 0%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52-77DS
Intel Core i7-10750H
6317 Points -1%
MSI GL75 10SFR
Intel Core i7-10750H
6317 Points -1%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (4443 - 6674, n=43)
6135 Points -4%
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
Intel Core i7-9750H
5909 Points -7%
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
Intel Core i7-9750H
4897 Points -23%
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - 4k Preset
Average of class Gaming
  (3 - 37.6, n=245, last 2 years)
20.5 fps +90%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
Intel Core i7-10750H
10.8 fps
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
Intel Core i7-10750H
10.4 fps -4%
MSI GL75 10SFR
Intel Core i7-10750H
9.99 fps -7%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (5.54 - 11.6, n=43)
9.61 fps -11%
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
Intel Core i7-9750H
9.47 fps -12%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52-77DS
Intel Core i7-10750H
9.41 fps -13%
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
Intel Core i7-9750H
8.2 fps -24%
LibreOffice - 20 Documents To PDF
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
Intel Core i7-10750H
55.4 s *
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
Intel Core i7-10750H
54.3 s * +2%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (43.1 - 99.2, n=43)
53.3 s * +4%
MSI GL75 10SFR
Intel Core i7-10750H
50.3 s * +9%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52-77DS
Intel Core i7-10750H
50.2 s * +9%
Average of class Gaming
  (32.8 - 332, n=239, last 2 years)
49.6 s * +10%
R Benchmark 2.5 - Overall mean
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
Intel Core i7-9750H
0.679 sec * -11%
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
Intel Core i7-9750H
0.676 sec * -11%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52-77DS
Intel Core i7-10750H
0.626 sec * -3%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
Intel Core i7-10750H
0.614 sec * -1%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (0.578 - 0.708, n=42)
0.611 sec * -0%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
Intel Core i7-10750H
0.609 sec *
MSI GL75 10SFR
Intel Core i7-10750H
0.585 sec * +4%
Average of class Gaming
  (0.3609 - 4.47, n=242, last 2 years)
0.4753 sec * +22%

* ... smaller is better

System performance

The system runs well and smoothly, and we didn't encounter any problems. The good PCMark results reveal that the laptop offers more than enough performance for all common application areas - and this should be true for the coming years as well.

The Strix has two memory slots.
The Strix has two memory slots.
PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2
4412 points
PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2
4201 points
PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2
5832 points
PCMark 10 Score
5262 points
Help
PCMark 10 - Score
Average of class Gaming
  (4477 - 9852, n=208, last 2 years)
7531 Points +43%
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, i7-9750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR
5922 Points +13%
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
5811 Points +10%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H, Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8
5262 Points
Average Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
 
5262 Points 0%
MSI GL75 10SFR
GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, i7-10750H, Lite-On CL1-8D512
5179 Points -2%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H, WDC PC SN730 SDBQNTY-1T00
5109 Points -3%
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-9750H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 500GB
4739 Points -10%
PCMark 8
Home Score Accelerated v2
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, i7-9750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR
5539 Points +26%
Average of class Gaming
  (3570 - 6657, n=37, last 2 years)
5218 Points +18%
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
5217 Points +18%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H, Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8
4412 Points
Average Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
 
4412 Points 0%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H, WDC PC SN730 SDBQNTY-1T00
4291 Points -3%
MSI GL75 10SFR
GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, i7-10750H, Lite-On CL1-8D512
3372 Points -24%
Work Score Accelerated v2
Average of class Gaming
  (4622 - 7085, n=36, last 2 years)
6071 Points +4%
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, i7-9750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR
5949 Points +2%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H, Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8
5832 Points
Average Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
 
5832 Points 0%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H, WDC PC SN730 SDBQNTY-1T00
5817 Points 0%
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
5744 Points -2%
MSI GL75 10SFR
GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, i7-10750H, Lite-On CL1-8D512
5678 Points -3%

DPC latencies

In our standardized latency monitor test (web surfing, 4K video playback, high-load Prime95), we could observe issues with the DPC latencies. The system doesn't seem to be suitable for real-time video and audio-editing.

Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H, Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8
3226 μs *
MSI GL75 10SFR
GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, i7-10750H, Lite-On CL1-8D512
1453 μs * +55%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H, WDC PC SN730 SDBQNTY-1T00
506 μs * +84%

* ... smaller is better

Storage

The system drive is an NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) from Intel that provides 1 TB of storage space. The SSD delivers good transfer rates overall, but it's not among the top models since there's still room for improvement. The laptop offers space for two more M.2 2280 SSDs. Furthermore, RAID 0 is supported.

An NVMe SSD serves as system drive.
An NVMe SSD serves as system drive.
Two additional M.2 2280 SSDs can be installed.
Two additional M.2 2280 SSDs can be installed.
Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8
CDM 5/6 Read Seq Q32T1: 1932 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write Seq Q32T1: 1759 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K Q32T1: 470.2 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K Q32T1: 406.6 MB/s
CDM 5 Read Seq: 1602 MB/s
CDM 5 Write Seq: 1681 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K: 60.9 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K: 141.1 MB/s
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74
Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
WDC PC SN730 SDBQNTY-1T00
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 500GB
MSI GL75 10SFR
Lite-On CL1-8D512
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR
CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6
-16%
27%
20%
-4%
16%
Write 4K
141.1
127.6
-10%
141.9
1%
117.5
-17%
132.2
-6%
101.2
-28%
Read 4K
60.9
56
-8%
48.75
-20%
46.47
-24%
45.62
-25%
44.61
-27%
Write Seq
1681
986
-41%
2734
63%
1345
-20%
1511
-10%
2295
37%
Read Seq
1602
1605
0%
1921
20%
2804
75%
1890
18%
2174
36%
Write 4K Q32T1
406.6
451.5
11%
422.6
4%
368.2
-9%
375.9
-8%
401.2
-1%
Read 4K Q32T1
470.2
343.3
-27%
509
8%
412.9
-12%
525
12%
475.5
1%
Write Seq Q32T1
1759
983
-44%
3055
74%
3248
85%
1505
-14%
2397
36%
Read Seq Q32T1
1932
1810
-6%
3257
69%
3559
84%
2008
4%
3337
73%
AS SSD
-38%
73%
83%
-35%
59%
Seq Read
1778
1319
-26%
2828
59%
2946
66%
1923
8%
2800
57%
Seq Write
1478
930
-37%
2677
81%
2627
78%
1065
-28%
2424
64%
4K Read
49.76
49.43
-1%
39.94
-20%
56.9
14%
25.43
-49%
42.77
-14%
4K Write
117.9
104.3
-12%
100.9
-14%
151.7
29%
101.9
-14%
94.8
-20%
4K-64 Read
591
321.9
-46%
1562
164%
1222
107%
477.9
-19%
1406
138%
4K-64 Write
875
774
-12%
1867
113%
2444
179%
563
-36%
1697
94%
Access Time Read *
0.082
0.055
33%
0.051
38%
0.053
35%
0.05
39%
Access Time Write *
0.041
0.138
-237%
0.037
10%
0.025
39%
0.126
-207%
0.039
5%
Score Read
818
503
-39%
1885
130%
1574
92%
696
-15%
1729
111%
Score Write
1140
971
-15%
2236
96%
2859
151%
771
-32%
2034
78%
Score Total
2377
1731
-27%
5076
114%
5232
120%
1785
-25%
4630
95%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-27% / -29%
50% / 53%
52% / 57%
-20% / -22%
38% / 41%

* ... smaller is better

Continuous load read: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8

No graph data

Graphics card

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super graphics core belongs to the GPU upper class. It can access fast GDDR6 graphics memory (8,192 MB). The UHD Graphics 630 chip that's integrated into the processor is active, and the laptop works with Nvidia's Optimus graphics-switching solution.

Nvidia specifies a clock range between 1,140 MHz (base) and 1,380 MHz (boost) for this DirectX 12 GPU. Higher speeds are feasible if the GPU doesn't reach a specified temperature and/or energy threshold. In this way, we register a maximum of 1,994 MHz. Moreover, our The Witcher 3 test is run at an average speed of 1,525 MHz and 1,596 MHz (Turbo), respectively.

The results in the 3DMark benchmarks are at a normal level for the GPU installed here. The Armoury Crate "Turbo" profile lets the values increase slightly.

Fire Strike Ultra
Fire Strike Ultra
Time Spy
Time Spy
Port Royal
Port Royal
Fire Strike Ultra (Turbo)
Fire Strike Ultra (Turbo)
Time Spy (Turbo)
Time Spy (Turbo)
Port Royal (Turbo)
Port Royal (Turbo)
3DMark 11 (plugged in)
3DMark 11 (plugged in)
3DMark 11 (battery power)
3DMark 11 (battery power)
3DMark 11 (plugged in, Turbo)
3DMark 11 (plugged in, Turbo)
3DMark 11 Performance
20961 points
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score
39220 points
3DMark Fire Strike Score
18270 points
3DMark Time Spy Score
8100 points
Help
3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPU
Average of class Gaming
  (1029 - 72070, n=246, last 2 years)
39499 Points +36%
Asus Strix Scar 17 G732LXS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
34021 Points +17%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile (Turbo)
31050 Points +7%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
  (28207 - 31050, n=8)
29416 Points +1%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
29011 Points
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
27203 Points -6%
MSI GL75 10SFR
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile
26401 Points -9%
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
20863 Points -28%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
20697 Points -29%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52-77DS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
20511 Points -29%
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
20224 Points -30%
3DMark
1920x1080 Fire Strike Graphics
Average of class Gaming
  (781 - 53059, n=250, last 2 years)
28955 Points +34%
Asus Strix Scar 17 G732LXS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
24416 Points +13%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile (Turbo)
23042 Points +7%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
  (18662 - 23042, n=12)
21824 Points +1%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
21532 Points
MSI GL75 10SFR
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile
20444 Points -5%
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
18877 Points -12%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
16408 Points -24%
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
16353 Points -24%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52-77DS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
15642 Points -27%
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
14444 Points -33%
2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics
Average of class Gaming
  (224 - 22547, n=248, last 2 years)
11781 Points +43%
Asus Strix Scar 17 G732LXS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
9638 Points +17%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile (Turbo)
8657 Points +5%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
8267 Points
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
  (7840 - 8657, n=12)
8238 Points 0%
MSI GL75 10SFR
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile
7608 Points -8%
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
7597 Points -8%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
6219 Points -25%
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
5923 Points -28%
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-52-77DS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
5736 Points -31%
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
5454 Points -34%

Gaming performance

There are no problems on the gaming front. The built-in CPU-GPU combination brings all modern games smoothly onto the matte screen at Full HD resolution and maximum quality settings. Resolutions beyond Full HD are also possible when an appropriate monitor is connected. The "Turbo" Armoury Crate profile produces a slight increase in frame rates.

The Witcher 3 - 1920x1080 Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+)
Average of class Gaming
  (8.61 - 216, n=245, last 2 years)
114 fps +30%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H (Turbo)
93.6 fps +7%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H
87.8 (68min) fps
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
  (76.3 - 94.6, n=8)
87.3 fps -1%
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, i7-9750H
81 (72min - 91max) fps -8%
MSI GL75 10SFR
GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, i7-10750H
79.9 fps -9%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H
68.5 (52min) fps -22%
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-9750H
58.5 (40min) fps -33%
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H
53.7 fps -39%
Horizon Zero Dawn - 1920x1080 Ultimate Quality
Average of class Gaming
  (108.3 - 163, n=6, last 2 years)
130.6 fps +70%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
  (77 - 98, n=3)
84.7 fps +10%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H (Turbo)
79 fps +3%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H
77 fps
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H
62 fps -19%
Doom Eternal - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
  (151 - 190.4, n=5)
166 fps +7%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H (Turbo)
163.2 fps +5%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H
155.4 fps
MSI GL75 10SFR
GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, i7-10750H
145.1 fps -7%
Average of class Gaming
  (22.2 - 198.4, n=6, last 2 years)
142 fps -9%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H
124.4 fps -20%
F1 2020 - 1920x1080 Ultra High Preset AA:T AF:16x
Average of class Gaming
  (12.4 - 305, n=8, last 2 years)
165.2 fps +40%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H (Turbo)
124 (108min - 143max) fps +5%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
  (118 - 124, n=2)
121 fps +3%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H
118 (102min - 131max) fps
MSI GL75 10SFR
GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, i7-10750H
115 fps -3%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H
94 (78min - 110max) fps -20%
Death Stranding - 1920x1080 Very High Preset
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H (Turbo)
123.8 fps +7%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
  (116.2 - 123.8, n=4)
119.6 fps +3%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H
116.2 fps
MSI GL75 10SFR
GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, i7-10750H
112 fps -4%
Average of class Gaming
  (14.3 - 163, n=12, last 2 years)
108.6 fps -7%
Flight Simulator 2020 - 1920x1080 High-End AA:TAA AF:8x
Average of class Gaming
  (10.4 - 82.5, n=8, last 2 years)
56.9 fps +17%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
  (48.8 - 53.3, n=2)
51.1 fps +5%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H
48.8 fps
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H
42.5 fps -13%
Serious Sam 4 - 1920x1080 Ultra (DX12) AA:2xMS
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
  (71.1 - 82.1, n=4)
75.9 fps +7%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H
71.1 (2.42min, 32.4P1 - 130max) fps
Average of class Gaming
  (42.5 - 82.9, n=2, last 2 years)
62.7 fps -12%
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H
59.8 (17.7min, 33.1P1 - 118max) fps -16%
Mafia Definitive Edition - 1920x1080 High Preset
Average of class Gaming
  (52.7 - 187.9, n=9, last 2 years)
113.8 fps +24%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
  (92 - 96.6, n=2)
94.3 fps +3%
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H
92 fps
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H
67.1 fps -27%

In order to verify whether the frame rates remain largely constant over a prolonged period of time, we let the game The Witcher 3 run for about 60 minutes at Full HD resolution and maximum quality settings. The character is not moved. A drop in frame rates wasn't found.

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Asus Strix G17 G712LWS GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H, Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8: Ø88.9 (80-96)
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i7-10750H; Turbo: Ø94.2 (89-99)
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74 GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8: Ø52.2 (48-57)
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-9750H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 500GB: Ø59.6 (56-63)
MSI GL75 10SFR GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, i7-10750H, Lite-On CL1-8D512: Ø79.2 (73-85)
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, i7-9750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR: Ø76.3 (71-80)
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8 GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, i7-10750H, WDC PC SN730 SDBQNTY-1T00: Ø68.8 (62-74)
GPU measurements during our The Witcher 3 test
GPU measurements during our The Witcher 3 test
GPU measurements during our The Witcher 3 test (Turbo)
GPU measurements during our The Witcher 3 test (Turbo)
low med. high ultra
BioShock Infinite (2013) 371.8 308.3 299 173.4
The Witcher 3 (2015) 296.3 236.7 154.3 87.8
Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018) 121 110 107 100
Doom Eternal (2020) 219.1 165.7 158.5 155.4
Gears Tactics (2020) 249.1 172.4 122.2 90
F1 2020 (2020) 227 168 147 118
Death Stranding (2020) 145 128.2 117.8 116.2
Horizon Zero Dawn (2020) 139 107 94 77
Flight Simulator 2020 (2020) 66.6 58 48.8 37.8
Serious Sam 4 (2020) 124 94 81.6 71.1
Mafia Definitive Edition (2020) 123.7 95.2 92
Star Wars Squadrons (2020) 263.1 224.6 211.5 202.4

Emissions - The Strix gets loud under load

Noise emissions

The fans operate mainly at low speeds in idle usage. The resulting noise level is acceptable here. However, the fans turn up under load. Consequently, we register a maximum sound pressure level of 53 dB(A) (stress test). Playing without a headset is no fun.

Noise Level

Idle
32 / 34 / 37 dB(A)
Load
51 / 53 dB(A)
  red to green bar
 
 
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
 
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance)   environment noise: 25 dB(A)
dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2042.844.73944.837.943.42538.539.134.639.238.341.73153.753.346.945.845.447.14038.83730.83429.431.35031.741.641.24141.931.76329.128.827.729.427.630.98035.621.120.821.516.635.510030.620.922.12016.532.212529.223.823.521.716.329.916030.325.827.52618.431.62003425.525.924.822.634.525032.224.925.522.416.933.431533.424.326.221.813.536.240036.626.529.223.511.938.650038.726.128.523.511.439.763039.826.229.423.710.840.880039.924.827.421.610.441.8100041.525.327.822.311.142.6125043.725.228.622.211.245.2160041.221.525.318.611.642.2200040.821.124.217.611.341.7250040.320.123.21712.141.4315037.519.921.719.912.539.3400037.518.721.115.912.639.8500036.815.918.814.713.339.4630036.81516.114.413.439.180003515.215.11513.337.11000030.815.714.915.712.834.41250026.816.914.418.412.530.51600022.621.414.222.311.825.1SPL51.534.336.931.924.953N822.61.60.69median 36.8median 21.5median 24.2median 21.6median 12.5median 39.1Delta4.74.24.531.64.4hearing rangehide median Fan NoiseAsus Strix G17 G712LWS
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
i7-9750H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
MSI GL75 10SFR
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
i7-9750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Noise
-0%
-3%
-2%
11%
7%
off / environment *
25
28.2
-13%
30
-20%
30.1
-20%
30.3
-21%
24
4%
Idle Minimum *
32
31.8
1%
30
6%
32.2
-1%
30.3
5%
25
22%
Idle Average *
34
32
6%
32
6%
32.2
5%
30.3
11%
30
12%
Idle Maximum *
37
40.6
-10%
39
-5%
32.2
13%
30.5
18%
37
-0%
Load Average *
51
48
6%
51
-0%
52.8
-4%
40.8
20%
48
6%
Witcher 3 ultra *
50
48
4%
54
-8%
53.8
-8%
40.5
19%
50
-0%
Load Maximum *
53
51.5
3%
54
-2%
53.2
-0%
40.8
23%
52
2%

* ... smaller is better

Temperature

Our stress test (Prime95 and FurMark run for at least an hour) is processed by the CPU and GPU at 2.5 GHz and 1,470 MHz, respectively. The stress test represents an extreme scenario that doesn't occur in everyday life. With this test, we check if the system remains stable even under full load.

The Witcher 3
The Witcher 3
Stress test
Stress test
Full load - Top
Full load - Top
Full load - Bottom
Full load - Bottom

The G17 heats up noticeably but not excessively. During the stress test, we register temperatures above 50 °C (~122 °F) at two measuring points. Heat development is slightly less when performing our The Witcher 3 test. Moreover, the values are in the green range in everyday use.

Max. Load
 46 °C
115 F
46 °C
115 F
53 °C
127 F
 
 39 °C
102 F
44 °C
111 F
48 °C
118 F
 
 26 °C
79 F
26 °C
79 F
25 °C
77 F
 
Maximum: 53 °C = 127 F
Average: 39.2 °C = 103 F
47 °C
117 F
56 °C
133 F
47 °C
117 F
46 °C
115 F
47 °C
117 F
32 °C
90 F
31 °C
88 F
32 °C
90 F
30 °C
86 F
Maximum: 56 °C = 133 F
Average: 40.9 °C = 106 F
Power Supply (max.)  52 °C = 126 F | Room Temperature 22 °C = 72 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated), Voltcraft IR-900
(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 39.2 °C / 103 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F for the devices in the class Gaming.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 53 °C / 127 F, compared to the average of 40.4 °C / 105 F, ranging from 21.2 to 68.8 °C for the class Gaming.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 56 °C / 133 F, compared to the average of 43.2 °C / 110 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27.7 °C / 82 F, compared to the device average of 33.8 °C / 93 F.
(-) Playing The Witcher 3, the average temperature for the upper side is 39.6 °C / 103 F, compared to the device average of 33.8 °C / 93 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 28 °C / 82.4 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(±) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.9 °C / 84 F (+0.9 °C / 1.6 F).
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
i7-9750H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
MSI GL75 10SFR
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
i7-9750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Heat
4%
3%
12%
7%
-2%
Maximum Upper Side *
53
44.6
16%
47
11%
44
17%
40.7
23%
53
-0%
Maximum Bottom *
56
51.6
8%
48
14%
42.5
24%
42.2
25%
59
-5%
Idle Upper Side *
29
31.6
-9%
30
-3%
29.1
-0%
31.9
-10%
29
-0%
Idle Bottom *
31
31.4
-1%
34
-10%
29.5
5%
33.9
-9%
32
-3%

* ... smaller is better

Speakers

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2037.941.22538.339.63145.449.74029.432.95041.941.96327.634.88016.638.810016.545.412516.353.916018.456.820022.654.725016.957.631513.560.340011.960.950011.466.163010.868.380010.475.2100011.174.7125011.273.2160011.668.9200011.366250012.169.7315012.568.6400012.665.8500013.365.8630013.464.6800013.362.71000012.861.41250012.555.31600011.856.2SPL24.981.5N0.651.1median 12.5median 64.6Delta1.65.9hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseAsus Strix G17 G712LWS
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS audio analysis

(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (81 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 9.8% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 5.5% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (5.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.4% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (3.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (12.9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 15% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 81% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 18%, worst was 132%
Compared to all devices tested
» 9% of all tested devices were better, 2% similar, 89% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Energy management - The battery life of the G712LWS is in order

Energy consumption

We register a maximum power consumption of 25 watts in idle usage. The stress test lets the demand increase up to 230 watts. During the execution of our The Witcher 3 test, we measure a power consumption of 186 watts on average. The power adapter's output is 230 watts.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.8 / 1 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 10 / 14 / 25 Watt
Load midlight 134 / 230 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
i7-9750H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
MSI GL75 10SFR
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
i7-9750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Power Consumption
-18%
1%
-2%
-20%
25%
Idle Minimum *
10
13.6
-36%
11
-10%
12
-20%
15.7
-57%
6
40%
Idle Average *
14
26.2
-87%
18
-29%
16.6
-19%
26.3
-88%
11
21%
Idle Maximum *
25
35
-40%
28
-12%
18
28%
28
-12%
19
24%
Load Average *
134
113.6
15%
99
26%
130
3%
136
-1%
96
28%
Witcher 3 ultra *
186
134.1
28%
146
22%
203
-9%
160
14%
144
23%
Load Maximum *
230
200.2
13%
210
9%
224
3%
177
23%
197
14%

* ... smaller is better

Battery life

The Strix delivers very decent battery life. The 17.3-incher completes our WLAN test (accessing websites via a script) and video test (the short film Big Buck Bunny (H.264 encoding, Full HD) running in a loop) after 5:30 hours and 7:06 hours, respectively.

Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
9h 03min
WiFi Websurfing (Edge 85)
5h 30min
Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p
7h 06min
Load (maximum brightness)
1h 34min
Asus Strix G17 G712LWS
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, 66 Wh
Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU-RB74
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, 66 Wh
SCHENKER XMG Pro 17 PB71RD-G
i7-9750H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, 62 Wh
MSI GL75 10SFR
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, 51 Wh
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg-81UJ001VGE
i7-9750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, 76 Wh
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-54-75G8
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, 59 Wh
Battery Runtime
-5%
-28%
-34%
-47%
2%
Reader / Idle
543
517
-5%
313
-42%
386
-29%
229
-58%
493
-9%
H.264
426
311
-27%
166
-61%
353
-17%
WiFi v1.3
330
294
-11%
244
-26%
234
-29%
178
-46%
306
-7%
Load
94
94
0%
79
-16%
47
-50%
73
-22%
133
41%

Pros

+ IPS display
+ 144 Hz panel
+ good system performance
+ NVMe SSD
+ space for a total of three M.2 SSDs
+ backlit keyboard (RGB)
+ excellent WLAN transfer rates
+ good sound system
+ USB 3.2 Gen 2

Cons

- loud under load
- no memory card reader
- no webcam
- no Thunderbolt 3

Verdict

The Asus ROG Strix G17 G712LWS (90NR03C1-M01030), provided by Asus Germany.
The Asus ROG Strix G17 G712LWS (90NR03C1-M01030), provided by Asus Germany.

The Strix G17's powerful hardware brings all the latest computer games smoothly onto the screen. You won't need to compromise when it comes to resolution and quality level.

The laptop's eye-catcher is the LED bar that extends along three sides of the bottom cover. The color scheme can be individually adjusted to your own liking.

The storage capacity (1 TB) can be expanded. In addition to the existing NVMe SSD, there's room for two more M.2 models. RAID 0 is supported. Memory (2x 8 GB, dual-channel mode) can also be expanded. However, according to the Asus website, 32 GB is the limit. Many competitors support up to 64 GB.

Maintenance and upgrade procedures require removing the bottom cover. This is doable in principle. However, the bottom cover is connected to the motherboard with two ribbon cables, so you need to proceed with caution. The cables can be loosened and reattached with a bit of skill.

The Full HD display (IPS, 144 Hz) scores points with a matte surface, stable viewing angles, sufficient brightness, good contrast, quick response times, and a very decent color reproduction.

The well-rounded port selection includes three USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, all of which are located on the left side of the case. Asus should have installed at least one port on the right side. A Thunderbolt 3 port isn't among the connections. There's only one USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 port that supports DisplayPort via USB-C.

Asus Strix G17 G712LWS - 10/11/2020 v7
Sascha Mölck

Chassis
75 / 98 → 77%
Keyboard
89%
Pointing Device
92%
Connectivity
57 / 80 → 71%
Weight
58 / 10-66 → 85%
Battery
68 / 95 → 72%
Display
85%
Games Performance
96%
Application Performance
91%
Temperature
84 / 95 → 88%
Noise
60 / 90 → 67%
Audio
83%
Average
72%
83%
Gaming - Weighted Average

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Sascha Mölck, 2020-10-13 (Update: 2020-10-13)