ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX) ASUS TUF F16 with RTX 5060 and i7 14th Gen Comparison
| Overview | |
| Brand | |
| ASUS | ASUS |
| Model | |
| ROG Strix G16 G614PM-S5046WS | TUF Gaming F16 FX608JMR-RV049WS |
| Graphics | |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | |
| 16GB DDR5-5200MHz | 16GB DDR5-5600MHz |
| More 16GB laptops | More 16GB laptops |
| Storage | |
| 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
| More 1TB laptops | |
| Display | |
| 16-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) WQXGA ROG Nebula Display, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3 | 16-inch FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200) WUXGA IPS-level, 165Hz, 100% sRGB |
| Operating System | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight | |
| 2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs | 2.2 kg or 4.85 lbs |
| Color | |
| Eclipse Gray | Jaeger Gray |
| Processor | |
| CPU | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| More Ryzen 9 laptops | More Core i7 laptops |
| Architecture | |
| Zen 4 (Hawk Point) | Raptor Lake (14th Gen) |
| Cores | |
| 16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores) | 16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores) |
| Threads | |
| 32 | 24 |
| Base Clock | |
| 2.4 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Max Turbo Boost | |
| Up to 5.3 GHz | Up to 5.2 GHz |
| Cache | |
| 80MB L3 Cache | 30MB L3 Cache |
| TDP | |
| 45W (up to 75W in Turbo mode, up to 215W System Total Power in Manual mode) | 45W (standard, can vary based on configuration/power settings, 280W AC adapter suggests higher system power potential) |
| Additional Features | |
| AMD Ryzen AI, AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology (implied by 80MB L3 Cache for HX series), Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS) - *Note: While the general ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 page mentions Intel AI Boost, this specific AMD model would utilize AMD's AI engine.* | Intel AI Boost NPU (implied by 14th Gen HX series, though specific TOPS not listed for this model) |
| Display | |
| Screen Size | |
| 16 inches | 16 inches (40.64 cm) |
| Resolution | |
| 2560 x 1600 (2.5K WQXGA) | 1920 x 1200 (FHD+ WUXGA) |
| More FHD laptops | |
| Refresh Rate | |
| 240Hz | 165Hz |
| More 240Hz laptops | More 165Hz laptops |
| Response Time | |
| 3ms (G2G) | Not explicitly specified, but typically 3ms or 7ms for gaming panels. |
| Panel Type | |
| IPS-level ROG Nebula Display | IPS-level |
| Color Gamut | |
| 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB |
| Brightness | |
| 500 nits | 300 nits |
| Aspect Ratio | |
| 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Additional Features | |
| Anti-glare display, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Pantone Validated, Support Dolby Vision HDR, 170-degree viewing angle, 1200:1 Contrast Ratio | Anti-glare display, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus |
| Graphics | |
| GPU | |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| VRAM | |
| 8GB GDDR7 | 8GB GDDR7 |
| Architecture | |
| NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series) | NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series) |
| TGP | |
| 115W (ROG Boost: 1610MHz at 115W, with 100W + 15W Dynamic Boost) | 115W (100W + 15W Dynamic Boost) |
| Ray Tracing | |
| Yes | Yes |
| DLSS Support | |
| Yes, DLSS 4 | Yes, DLSS 4 (implied with RTX 50 series) |
| Additional Features | |
| NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch | NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch |
| Memory | |
| RAM Type | |
| DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM Speed | |
| 5200MHz (expandable up to 64GB) | 5600MHz |
| 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 SSD | 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Secondary Storage Options | |
| 1 available PCIe M.2 Slot (2 total, one slot might be upgradeable to Gen 5 for some models, but this specific model likely supports Gen 4 on both) | 1 additional M.2 PCIe slot available (2 total M.2 PCIe slots, supports Gen 4) |
| RAID Support | |
| Yes, supports manual setup PCIe NVME RAID 0 | 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 ROG keyboard with gaming-centric layout | Not explicitly specified, but standard TUF keyboard layout with highlighted WASD keys. |
| RGB Customization | |
| Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB, Aura Sync (implied) | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB |
| Game Optimization | |
| Armoury Crate, Scenario Profiles | Armoury Crate |
| Performance | |
| Cooling Technology | |
| ROG Intelligent Cooling, Tri-Fan Technology, Full-width heatsink, Full-surround vents, Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal (on CPU and GPU, confirmed by ASUS website for this series), 7 Comprehensive Heatpipes, 0dB Ambient Cooling, Dust Filter | ROG 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 |
| Overclocking Support | |
| Yes (via Manual mode in Armoury Crate) | 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 test | Not specified in official documentation, varies by test |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | |
| 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion | 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion |
| Backup Time | |
| Not explicitly specified, varies by usage | Not explicitly specified, but known for good battery life in TUF series. |
| Charging Type | |
| Standard Charging, USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W), Fast charging (0-50% in 30 minutes) | Standard Charging, Fast charging (0-50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W) |
| Power Adapter | |
| 280W AC Adapter | 280W AC Adapter |
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi | |
| Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 | Wi-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 | |
| 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ports | |
| 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort / G-SYNC (40Gbps), 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC (40Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack | 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC (40Gbps), 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 4-Zone RGB | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB |
| Key Travel | |
| Not explicitly specified, but standard for ROG Strix series | Not explicitly specified, but generally 1.7mm for TUF series |
| N-Key Rollover | |
| Not explicitly specified | Not explicitly specified |
| Touchpad Features | |
| Precision Touchpad, With Copilot key | Precision Touchpad, With Copilot key |
| Audio | |
| Speakers | |
| 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology | 2-speaker system |
| Audio Enhancements | |
| AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone | AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone, Support Microsoft Cortana near field/far field |
| Dedicated Audio Jack | |
| Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack) | Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack) |
| Camera | |
| Webcam | |
| 1080P FHD IR Camera | 1080P FHD IR Camera |
| Enhancements | |
| Windows Hello support | Windows Hello support |
| Privacy Shutter | |
| No | No |
| Build & Design | |
| Material | |
| Plastic chassis | Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum (lid) |
| Color Options | |
| Eclipse Gray | Jaeger Gray |
| RGB Lighting | |
| 4-Zone RGB keyboard, Aura Sync (implied) | 1-Zone RGB keyboard backlight, no underglow RGB specified |
| Dimensions | |
| 35.4 x 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04 cm (13.94 x 10.39 x 0.89 ~ 1.20 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 | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Cooling | |
| Yes (Vapor Chamber, Tri-Fan, Liquid Metal) | 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 SSD, Q-latch system for SSD slots | User-upgradeable dual RAM and SSD storage slots (with Q-latch system) |
| Box Contents | |
| Laptop | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Power Adapter | |
| Yes, 280W AC Adapter | Yes, 280W AC Adapter |
| User Manual | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Warranty Card | |
| Yes, 1 Year Onsite Warranty | Yes, 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 | |
| 2025 (model year) | 2025 (model year) |
| Status | |
| Available | Available |
Which is Better: ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX) or ASUS TUF F16 with RTX 5060 and i7 14th Gen?
Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:
Advantages of ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX):
- Offers better CPU (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Intel Core i7-14650HX)
- Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)
Advantages of ASUS TUF F16 with RTX 5060 and i7 14th Gen:
- Offers better Weight (2.2 kg or 4.85 lbs vs 2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the CPU performances compare?
ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX) has 2 more CPU (29% MORE) than ASUS TUF F16 with RTX 5060 and i7 14th Gen.
How does the storage capacity compare?
Both laptops have equal STORAGE.
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