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8.4Graphics9.1
7.4Overall performance8.6
6.8Display9.3
8.6Memory & storage7.1
8.4Battery & portability9.2
8.3Features & cooling8.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
m15 R7 RTX 3080 (2022)ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)
| m15 R7 RTX 3080 (2022) | ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 272.5 mm | 246 mm | +26.5 mm |
| Width | 356.2 mm | 355 mm | +1.2 mm |
| Thickness | 20.6 mm | 23 mm | −2.4 mm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 2.3 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is m15 R7 RTX 3080 (2022) better than ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,058 vs 754+40%
- Video memory16 GB vs 12 GB+33%
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023): No
- Thickness20.6 mm vs 23 mm+12%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- Fan noise (max. load)53.9 dB vs 57.5 dB+7%
Why is ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) better than m15 R7 RTX 3080 (2022)?
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light11,568 vs 21,090+82%
- GPU compute (FP32)20.5 TFLOPS vs 33.9 TFLOPS+65%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core11,159 vs 15,617+40%
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 150 W+7%
- Battery capacity86 Wh vs 90 Wh+5%
- Brightness300 nits vs 500 nits+67%
- RAM (base)8 GB vs 64 GB8×
- SSD (base)256 GB vs 2,000 GB7.8×
- Weight2.42 kg vs 2.3 kg+5%
- GPU shader cores6,144 vs 7,424+21%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 150 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 6,144 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 20.5 TFLOPS | 33.9 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 11,568 | 21,090 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-12700H | Core i9-13900H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 14 | 14 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-12700H, Ryzen 7 6800H, Core i9-12900H, Ryzen 9 6900HX | Core i9-13900H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 11,159 | 15,617 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,339 | 2,821 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,058 | 754 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 8 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 256 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 86 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 240 W | 280 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.42 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 20.6 mm | 23 mm |
| Width | 356.2 mm | 355 mm |
| Depth | 272.5 mm | 246 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 53.9 dB | 57.5 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 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 | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | — | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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