ASUS TUF F16 with RTX 5050 and i5 13th Gen ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX Comparison

Overview
Brand
ASUSASUS
Model
TUF Gaming F16 FX608JH-RV057WSTUF Gaming A16 FA608PP-QT014WS
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz16GB DDR5-5200MHz
More 16GB laptopsMore 16GB laptops
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 2.5K (2560 x 1600) WQXGA IPS-level, 165Hz, 100% sRGB
Operating System
Windows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Weight
2.2 kg or 4.85 lbs2.2 kg or 4.85 lbs
Color
Jaeger GrayJaeger Gray
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i5-13450HXAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor
More Core i5 laptopsMore Ryzen 9 laptops
Architecture
Raptor Lake (13th Gen)Zen 4 (Hawk Point)
Cores
10 (6 Performance-cores + 4 Efficient-cores)16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)
Threads
1632
Base Clock
2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 4.6 GHzUp to 5.3 GHz
Cache
20MB L3 Cache80MB L3 Cache
TDP
45W (standard, can vary based on configuration/power settings)45W (standard, up to 75W in performance modes, 280W 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.AMD Ryzen AI, AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology (implied by 80MB L3 Cache for HX series), up to 16 TOPS NPU
Display
Screen Size
16 inches16 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (FHD+ WUXGA)2560 x 1600 (2.5K WQXGA)
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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, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Brightness
300 nits400 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 / Adaptive-Sync, 170-degree viewing angle, 1000:1 Contrast Ratio
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR78GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (100W + 15W Dynamic Boost)115W (100W + 15W Dynamic Boost)
Ray Tracing
YesYes
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 (implied with RTX 50 series)Yes, DLSS 4 (implied with RTX 50 series)
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX SwitchMUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz5200MHz
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)
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 TUF series can sometimes support RAID 0.
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but standard gaming keyboard layoutNot explicitly specified, but standard TUF keyboard layout with highlighted WASD keys.
RGB Customization
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGBBacklit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB, Aura Sync compatible
Game Optimization
Armoury CrateArmoury Crate
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 (or TUF-specific equivalent), Dual 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans, Full-width heatsink, 0.1mm Ultra-Thin Copper Fins, Inward airflow 2.0, Dust Filter, 7 Comprehensive Heatpipes, 0dB Ambient Cooling
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 known for good battery life in TUF series.
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 Adapter280W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2
Ethernet
10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit LAN)10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit LAN) (RJ45 LAN port)
Bluetooth
5.35.3
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 Jack1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC (10Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for 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 Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGBBacklit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB
Key Travel
Not explicitly specified, but generally 1.7mm for TUF series1.7mm
N-Key Rollover
Not explicitly specifiedNot explicitly specified
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad, With Copilot keyPrecision Touchpad, With Copilot key, 10% larger touchpad area
Audio
Speakers
2-speaker system2-speaker system
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, Support Microsoft Cortana
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 / Polycarbonate, Aluminum (lid)
Color Options
Jaeger GrayJaeger Gray
RGB Lighting
1-Zone RGB keyboard backlight, No underglow RGB specified for this model1-Zone RGB keyboard backlight, no underglow RGB specified
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 26.9 x 1.79 ~ 2.73 cm (13.94 x 10.59 x 0.70 ~ 1.07 inches)
Additional Features
MIL-STD-810H durability standard
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
YesYes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (detailed in Performance section)Yes (detailed in Performance section)
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, 100GB Cloud Storage), Office Home 2024 (lifetime validity), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Tool-less access for RAM and SSDUser-upgradeable dual RAM and SSD storage slots (with Q-latch system)
Box Contents
Laptop
YesYes
Power Adapter
Yes, 280W AC AdapterYes, 280W AC Adapter
User Manual
YesYes
Warranty Card
Yes, 1 Year Onsite WarrantyYes, 1 Year Onsite 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)2025 (model year)
Status
AvailableAvailable

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