ASUS TUF F16 with RTX 5050 and i5 13th Gen ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX) Comparison

Overview
Brand
ASUSASUS
Model
TUF Gaming F16 FX608JH-RV057WSROG Strix G16 G614PM-S5046WS
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz16GB DDR5-5200MHz
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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 2.5K (2560 x 1600) WQXGA ROG Nebula Display, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3
Operating System
Windows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Weight
2.2 kg or 4.85 lbs2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs
Color
Jaeger GrayEclipse Gray
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i5-13450HXAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
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 (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 inches16 inches
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (FHD+ WUXGA)2560 x 1600 (2.5K WQXGA)
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Refresh Rate
165Hz240Hz
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Response Time
Not explicitly specified, but common for gaming displays to be 3ms or 7ms3ms (G2G)
Panel Type
IPS-levelIPS-level ROG Nebula Display
Color Gamut
100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB100% DCI-P3
Brightness
300 nits500 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, Pantone Validated, Support Dolby Vision HDR, 170-degree viewing angle, 1200:1 Contrast Ratio
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 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 (ROG Boost: 1610MHz at 115W, with 100W + 15W Dynamic Boost)
Ray Tracing
YesYes
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 (implied with RTX 50 series)Yes, DLSS 4
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX SwitchNVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz5200MHz (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 SSD1TB 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 layoutNot explicitly specified, but standard ROG keyboard with gaming-centric layout
RGB Customization
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGBBacklit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB, Aura Sync (implied)
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, 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 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, 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 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)
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 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 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, 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 (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
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, Q-latch system for SSD slots
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

Which is Better: ASUS TUF F16 with RTX 5050 and i5 13th Gen or ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of ASUS TUF F16 with RTX 5050 and i5 13th Gen:

Advantages of ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5060 & AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX):

Frequently Asked Questions

Which laptop has a higher refresh rate?

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.

How do the weights compare?

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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