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2.4Graphics7.0
3.3Overall performance7.3
6.7Display6.6
6.3Memory & storage4.4
9.0Battery & portability8.9
9.1Features & cooling7.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
16 Aurora RTX 3050 (2025)TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5060 (2025)
| 16 Aurora RTX 3050 (2025) | TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5060 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 265.4 mm | 269 mm | −3.6 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 354 mm | +3 mm |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 26 mm | −3.3 mm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.2 kg | +0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is 16 Aurora RTX 3050 (2025) better than TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5060 (2025)?
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 1,000 GB4.1×
- Battery capacity96 Wh vs 90 Wh+7%
- Response time3 ms vs 11 ms3.7×
- Advanced OptimusYes · TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5060 (2025): No
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5060 (2025): No
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6+17%
- Thickness22.7 mm vs 26 mm+15%
- DCI-P3 coverage71% vs 40%+77%
- sRGB coverage100% vs 60%+67%
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 142 ppi+33%
- RAM speed5,600 MHz vs 5,200 MHz+8%
Why is TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 5060 (2025) better than 16 Aurora RTX 3050 (2025)?
- GPU compute (FP32)4.3 TFLOPS vs 18.4 TFLOPS4.3×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light3,774 vs 12,7923.4×
- Geekbench 6 multi-core9,457 vs 13,288+41%
- Refresh rate120 Hz vs 165 Hz+38%
- GPU shader cores2,048 vs 3,328+62%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core609 vs 931+53%
- Weight2.49 kg vs 2.2 kg+13%
- Video memory6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
- RAM (base)8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,000 GB+95%
- Webcam720p vs 1,080p+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 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 | 3,328 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 4.3 TFLOPS | 18.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 3,774 | 12,792 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core 5 210H | Ryzen 7 260 |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU threads | 12 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor options | Core 5 210H, Core 7 240H, Core 9 270H | Ryzen 7 260, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Ryzen 9 8940HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 9,457 | 13,288 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,584 | 2,651 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 609 | 931 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 60% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 11 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 71% | 40% |
| Pixel density | 189 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 | 5,200 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 | 96 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 180 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.49 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 26 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 265.4 mm | 269 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Magnesium alloy | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Blue | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 55.6 dB | 39.4 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | — | Single-colour RGB |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 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 | Yes | Yes |
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