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2.3Graphics5.1
3.0Overall performance5.9
5.2Display6.3
4.2Memory & storage2.7
9.1Battery & portability6.0
6.7Features & cooling3.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
x14 RTX 3050 (2022)ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 RTX 3060 (2022)
| x14 RTX 3050 (2022) | ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 RTX 3060 (2022) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 262.7 mm | 243 mm | +19.7 mm |
| Width | 321.5 mm | 355 mm | −33.5 mm |
| Thickness | 14.5 mm | 20 mm | −5.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 1.9 kg | −0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is x14 RTX 3050 (2022) better than ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 RTX 3060 (2022)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 512 GB4×
- Thunderbolt or USB4Yes · ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 RTX 3060 (2022): No
- Weight1.79 kg vs 1.9 kg+6%
- Thickness14.5 mm vs 20 mm+38%
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 RTX 3060 (2022): No
- RAM typeLPDDR5 vs DDR5
- HDMI 2.1Yes · ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 RTX 3060 (2022): No
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- USB-C ports3 vs 2+50%
- Pixel density157 ppi vs 142 ppi+11%
- RAM speed5,200 MHz vs 4,800 MHz+8%
Why is ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 RTX 3060 (2022) better than x14 RTX 3050 (2022)?
- GPU power (TGP)65 W vs 120 W+85%
- GPU compute (FP32)6.1 TFLOPS vs 13.3 TFLOPS2.2×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light4,157 vs 8,259+99%
- GPU shader cores2,048 vs 3,840+88%
- Battery capacity80 Wh vs 90 Wh+12%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core9,122 vs 11,387+25%
- Refresh rate144 Hz vs 165 Hz+15%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core715 vs 1,078+51%
- Video memory4 GB vs 6 GB+50%
- Response time7 ms vs 3 ms2.3×
- Brightness400 nits vs 500 nits+25%
- Upgradable RAMNo · x14 RTX 3050 (2022): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 65 W | 120 W |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,048 | 3,840 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 6.1 TFLOPS | 13.3 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 4,157 | 8,259 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-12500H | Core i7-12700H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 12 | 14 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-12500H, Core i7-12700H, Core i9-12900H | Core i7-12700H, Core i9-12900H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 9,122 | 11,387 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,101 | 2,380 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 715 | 1,078 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 14″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 7 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 157 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,200 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | — | 48 GB |
| RAM slots | — | 1 |
| Upgradable RAM | No | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 512 GB |
| SSD (base) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 1 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 80 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 130 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.79 kg | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 14.5 mm | 20 mm |
| Width | 321.5 mm | 355 mm |
| Depth | 262.7 mm | 243 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | White | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 53 dB | 52 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | No |
| USB-C ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | No |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | No | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | 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 | 1.3 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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