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4.7Graphics9.1
7.3Overall performance8.6
8.2Display9.3
9.2Memory & storage7.1
3.2Battery & portability9.2
9.6Features & cooling8.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
m16 RTX 4050 (2023)ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)
| m16 RTX 4050 (2023) | ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 289.9 mm | 246 mm | +43.9 mm |
| Width | 368.9 mm | 355 mm | +13.9 mm |
| Thickness | 25.4 mm | 23 mm | +2.4 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 2.3 kg | +0.7 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is m16 RTX 4050 (2023) better than ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- Refresh rate480 Hz vs 240 Hz2×
- SSD (up to)8,192 GB vs 2,000 GB4.1×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,136 vs 754+51%
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023): No
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- Cooling fans4 vs 3+33%
- Key travel1.8 mm vs 1.7 mm+6%
- Fan noise (max. load)54.7 dB vs 57.5 dB+5%
Why is ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) better than m16 RTX 4050 (2023)?
- GPU compute (FP32)12.1 TFLOPS vs 33.9 TFLOPS2.8×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light9,179 vs 21,0902.3×
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 7,4242.9×
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 150 W+30%
- Video memory6 GB vs 12 GB2×
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Weight3 kg vs 2.3 kg+30%
- 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×
- Geekbench 6 multi-core14,664 vs 15,617+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 150 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 12.1 TFLOPS | 33.9 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 9,179 | 21,090 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-13650HX | Core i9-13900H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 14 | 14 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13650HX, Core i7-13700HX, Ryzen 7 7745HX, Core i9-13900HX, Ryzen 9 7845HX, Ryzen 9 7945HX | Core i9-13900H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 14,664 | 15,617 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,818 | 2,821 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,136 | 754 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 480 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | 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) | 8,192 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 | 330 W | 280 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 25.4 mm | 23 mm |
| Width | 368.9 mm | 355 mm |
| Depth | 289.9 mm | 246 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic |
| Colours | Gray | Black |
| Cooling fans | 4 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54.7 dB | 57.5 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | 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 | Yes | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 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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