Acer Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 3050 (2024) vs Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5070 (2025)
What Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 3050 (2024) does better (8) and where TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5070 (2025) wins (19) — every spec side by side.
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2.3Graphics7.7
4.2Overall performance7.8
6.9Display6.6
6.3Memory & storage4.4
4.5Battery & portability8.9
6.6Features & cooling7.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 3050 (2024)TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5070 (2025)
| Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 3050 (2024) | TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5070 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 279.9 mm | 269 mm | +10.9 mm |
| Width | 360.1 mm | 354 mm | +6.1 mm |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 26 mm | +1.9 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.2 kg | +0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 3050 (2024) better than TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 1,000 GB4.1×
- Advanced OptimusYes · TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- USB-A ports4 vs 22×
- SD card readerYes · TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- Response time7 ms vs 11 ms+57%
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,826 vs 2,651+7%
Why is TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5070 (2025) better than Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 3050 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)4.3 TFLOPS vs 26.2 TFLOPS6.1×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light3,719 vs 14,9474×
- GPU shader cores2,048 vs 4,6082.2×
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Thunderbolt or USB4No · Nitro 16 AN16-42 RTX 3050 (2024): Yes
- Weight2.65 kg vs 2.2 kg+20%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core11,750 vs 13,288+13%
- Video memory6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
- CPU cores6 vs 8+33%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core762 vs 931+22%
- RAM (base)8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 64 GB2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 115 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,048 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 4.3 TFLOPS | 26.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 3,719 | 14,947 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen 5 8645HS | Ryzen 7 260 |
| CPU maker | AMD | AMD |
| CPU cores | 6 | 8 |
| CPU threads | 12 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen 5 8645HS, Ryzen 7 8845HS, Ryzen 9 8945HS | Ryzen 7 260, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Ryzen 9 8940HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 11,750 | 13,288 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,826 | 2,651 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 762 | 931 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 60% |
| Response time | 7 ms | 11 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 40% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 26 mm |
| Width | 360.1 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 279.9 mm | 269 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 39.4 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 4 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.4 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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