ASUS TUF F16 with RTX 5050 and i5 13th Gen ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5080 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) Comparison

Overview
Brand
ASUSASUS
Model
TUF Gaming F16 FX608JH-RV057WSROG Strix G16 G615LW-RV148WS
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz32GB DDR5-5600MHz
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Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Display
16-inch FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200), 165Hz, IPS-level, 100% sRGB16-inch FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200) WUXGA IPS-level, 165Hz, 100% sRGB
Operating System
Windows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Weight
2.2 kg or 4.85 lbs2.65 kg or 5.84 lbs
Color
Jaeger GrayEclipse Gray
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i5-13450HXIntel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX
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Architecture
Raptor Lake (13th Gen)Lunar Lake / Arrow Lake (implied by Ultra 9 275HX, 2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Cores
10 (6 Performance-cores + 4 Efficient-cores)24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads
1624
Base Clock
2.4 GHz2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 4.6 GHzUp to 5.4 GHz
Cache
20MB L3 Cache36MB L3 Cache
TDP
45W (standard, can vary based on configuration/power settings)45W (up to 80W in performance modes, 380W AC adapter suggests higher system power potential)
Additional Features
Not explicitly specified for AI TOPS, but 13th Gen Intel Core processors may offer some AI capabilities.Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS
Display
Screen Size
16 inches16 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (FHD+ WUXGA)1920 x 1200 (FHD+ WUXGA)
Refresh Rate
165Hz165Hz
Response Time
Not explicitly specified, but common for gaming displays to be 3ms or 7ms3ms (G2G)
Panel Type
IPS-levelIPS-level
Color Gamut
100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB100% sRGB
Brightness
300 nits300 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:1016:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare display, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, 170-degree viewing angle, 1000:1 Contrast RatioAnti-glare display, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Support Dolby Vision HDR
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR716GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (100W + 15W Dynamic Boost)175W (150W + 25W Dynamic Boost, ROG Boost: 1550MHz* at 175W)
Ray Tracing
YesYes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 (implied with RTX 50 series)Yes, DLSS 4 with Frame Generation
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX SwitchNVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, Dedicated AI Accelerators
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots)Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
2x M.2 PCIe slots (supports Gen 4, user upgradeable)1 additional M.2 PCIe slot available (2 total M.2 PCIe slots, supports Gen 4, with potential for Gen 5 support for future upgrades)
RAID Support
Not explicitly specified for this model, but TUF series can sometimes support RAID configurations on dual M.2 slots.Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots in ROG Strix series can sometimes support RAID 0.
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but standard gaming keyboard layoutYes (dedicated hotkeys for volume, mic mute, Armoury Crate)
RGB Customization
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGBBacklit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB, Aura Sync
Game Optimization
Armoury CrateArmoury Crate, Scenario Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling, Dual Arc Flow Fans, Full-width heatsink, 0.1mm Ultra-Thin Copper Fins, Inward airflow 2.0ROG Intelligent Cooling, End-to-end Vapor Chamber, Sandwiched heatsink, Tri-Fan Technology, Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal (on CPU and GPU), Full-Surround Vents, Full-Width Heatsink, CoolZone keyboard, Dust Filter, 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans
Overclocking Support
Via Armoury Crate (Manual Mode)Yes (via Manual mode in Armoury Crate)
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual (via Armoury Crate)Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual (via Armoury Crate)
Benchmark Scores
Not specified in official documentation, varies by testNot specified in official documentation, varies by test
Battery
Capacity
90WHrs, 4-cell Li-ion90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but known for decent battery life in TUF series.Not explicitly specified, but good for a powerful gaming laptop.
Charging Type
Standard Charging, USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W)Standard Charging, Fast charging (0-50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W)
Power Adapter
280W AC Adapter380W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2
Ethernet
10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit LAN)2.5G LAN (RJ45 port)
Bluetooth
5.35.4
Ports
1x Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort / G-SYNC (40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort / power delivery (10Gbps), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack2x Thunderbolt™ 5 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (120Gbps data speed), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x 2.5G LAN port, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGBBacklit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB
Key Travel
Not explicitly specified, but generally 1.7mm for TUF seriesNot explicitly specified, but standard for ROG Strix series
N-Key Rollover
Not explicitly specifiedNot explicitly specified
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad, With Copilot keyPrecision Touchpad, Support NumberPad, With Copilot key
Audio
Speakers
2-speaker system2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Audio Enhancements
AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Support Microsoft CortanaAI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack)Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack)
Camera
Webcam
1080P FHD IR Camera1080P FHD IR Camera
Enhancements
Windows Hello supportWindows Hello support
Privacy Shutter
NoNo
Build & Design
Material
Plastic chassis (TUF Gaming durable aesthetic)Plastic chassis
Color Options
Jaeger GrayEclipse Gray
RGB Lighting
1-Zone RGB keyboard backlight, No underglow RGB specified for this model4-Zone RGB keyboard, Aura Sync
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.9 x 1.79 ~ 2.73 cm (13.94 x 10.59 x 0.7 - 1.07 inches)35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm (13.94 x 10.55 x 0.90 ~ 1.21 inches)
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
YesYes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (detailed in Performance section)Yes (Vapor Chamber, Tri-Fan, Liquid Metal)
Software
Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime validity), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime validity), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Tool-less access for RAM and SSDTool-less access for RAM and SSD (one slot ready for PCIe Gen 5)
Box Contents
Laptop
YesYes
Power Adapter
Yes, 280W AC AdapterYes, 380W AC Adapter
User Manual
YesYes
Warranty Card
Yes, 1 Year Onsite WarrantyYes, 1 Year Global Warranty
Additional Accessories
Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime validity), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime validity), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)
Launch Date
Release Date
June 2025 (as of current information)June 2025 (as per current market listings)
Status
AvailableAvailable

Which is Better: ASUS TUF F16 with RTX 5050 and i5 13th Gen or ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5080 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)?

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do the screen sizes compare?

Both laptops have equal SCREEN SIZE.

How do the weights compare?

ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5080 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) has 0 more WEIGHT (20% MORE) than ASUS TUF F16 with RTX 5050 and i5 13th Gen.

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