Overview | |
Brand | |
ASUS | ASUS |
Model | |
TUF Gaming F16 FX608JH-RV057WS | ROG Strix G16 G614PM-S5046WS |
Graphics | |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
RAM | |
16GB DDR5-5600MHz | 16GB DDR5-5200MHz |
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 FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200), 165Hz, IPS-level, 100% sRGB | 16-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) WQXGA ROG Nebula Display, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3 |
Operating System | |
Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Weight | |
2.2 kg or 4.85 lbs | 2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs |
Color | |
Jaeger Gray | Eclipse Gray |
Processor | |
CPU | |
Intel Core i5-13450HX | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
More Core i5 laptops | More 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 | |
16 | 32 |
Base Clock | |
2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
Max Turbo Boost | |
Up to 4.6 GHz | Up to 5.3 GHz |
Cache | |
20MB L3 Cache | 80MB L3 Cache |
TDP | |
45W (standard, can vary based on configuration/power settings) | 45W (up to 75W in Turbo mode, up to 215W System Total Power in Manual mode) |
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), 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.* |
Display | |
Screen Size | |
16 inches | 16 inches |
Resolution | |
1920 x 1200 (FHD+ WUXGA) | 2560 x 1600 (2.5K WQXGA) |
More FHD laptops | |
Refresh Rate | |
165Hz | 240Hz |
More 165Hz laptops | More 240Hz laptops |
Response Time | |
Not explicitly specified, but common for gaming displays to be 3ms or 7ms | 3ms (G2G) |
Panel Type | |
IPS-level | IPS-level ROG Nebula Display |
Color Gamut | |
100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
Brightness | |
300 nits | 500 nits |
Aspect Ratio | |
16:10 | 16:10 |
Additional Features | |
Anti-glare display, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, 170-degree viewing angle, 1000:1 Contrast Ratio | Anti-glare display, G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Pantone Validated, Support Dolby Vision HDR, 170-degree viewing angle, 1200:1 Contrast Ratio |
Graphics | |
GPU | |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 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 (100W + 15W Dynamic Boost) | 115W (ROG Boost: 1610MHz at 115W, with 100W + 15W Dynamic Boost) |
Ray Tracing | |
Yes | Yes |
DLSS Support | |
Yes, DLSS 4 (implied with RTX 50 series) | Yes, DLSS 4 |
Additional Features | |
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch | NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch |
Memory | |
RAM Type | |
DDR5 | DDR5 |
RAM Speed | |
5600MHz | 5200MHz (expandable up to 64GB) |
Expandable Memory | |
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots) | Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots) |
Storage | |
Primary Storage | |
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Secondary Storage Options | |
2x M.2 PCIe slots (supports Gen 4, user upgradeable) | 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) |
RAID Support | |
Not explicitly specified for this model, but TUF series can sometimes support RAID configurations on dual M.2 slots. | Yes, supports manual setup PCIe NVME RAID 0 |
Gaming Features | |
Dedicated Gaming Keys | |
Not explicitly specified, but standard gaming keyboard layout | Not explicitly specified, but standard ROG keyboard with gaming-centric layout |
RGB Customization | |
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB, Aura Sync (implied) |
Game Optimization | |
Armoury Crate | Armoury Crate, Scenario Profiles |
Performance | |
Cooling Technology | |
ROG Intelligent Cooling, Dual Arc Flow Fans, Full-width heatsink, 0.1mm Ultra-Thin Copper Fins, Inward airflow 2.0 | 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 |
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 test | Not specified in official documentation, varies by test |
Battery | |
Capacity | |
90WHrs, 4-cell Li-ion | 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion |
Backup Time | |
Not explicitly specified, but known for decent battery life in TUF series. | Not explicitly specified, varies by usage |
Charging Type | |
Standard Charging, USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W) | Standard Charging, USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W), Fast charging (0-50% in 30 minutes) |
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) |
Bluetooth | |
5.3 | 5.3 |
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 Jack | 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 |
Keyboard & Touchpad | |
Keyboard Type | |
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB |
Key Travel | |
Not explicitly specified, but generally 1.7mm for TUF series | Not explicitly specified, but standard for ROG Strix 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 | 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology |
Audio Enhancements | |
AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Support Microsoft Cortana | AI 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 Camera | 1080P FHD IR Camera |
Enhancements | |
Windows Hello support | Windows Hello support |
Privacy Shutter | |
No | No |
Build & Design | |
Material | |
Plastic chassis (TUF Gaming durable aesthetic) | Plastic chassis |
Color Options | |
Jaeger Gray | Eclipse Gray |
RGB Lighting | |
1-Zone RGB keyboard backlight, No underglow RGB specified for this model | 4-Zone RGB keyboard, Aura Sync (implied) |
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 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04 cm (13.94 x 10.39 x 0.89 ~ 1.20 inches) |
Special Features | |
Virtual Reality Ready | |
Yes | Yes |
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 SSD | Tool-less access for RAM and SSD, Q-latch system for SSD slots |
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 | |
June 2025 (as of current information) | 2025 (model year) |
Status | |
Available | Available |
Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:
ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX) has 75 more REFRESH RATE (45% MORE) than ASUS TUF F16 with RTX 5050 and i5 13th Gen.
ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX) has 0 more WEIGHT (14% MORE) than ASUS TUF F16 with RTX 5050 and i5 13th Gen.
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Compare ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX) with: