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3.1Graphics8.0
3.4Overall performance8.0
5.2Display8.9
4.2Memory & storage4.9
9.1Battery & portability5.7
6.7Features & cooling3.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
x14 RTX 3060 (2022)ROG Flow X16 GV601 RTX 4070 (2023)
| x14 RTX 3060 (2022) | ROG Flow X16 GV601 RTX 4070 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 262.7 mm | 243 mm | +19.7 mm |
| Width | 321.5 mm | 355 mm | −33.5 mm |
| Thickness | 14.5 mm | 19 mm | −4.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 2.1 kg | −0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is x14 RTX 3060 (2022) better than ROG Flow X16 GV601 RTX 4070 (2023)?
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- Thunderbolt or USB4Yes · ROG Flow X16 GV601 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- Weight1.79 kg vs 2.1 kg+17%
- Thickness14.5 mm vs 19 mm+31%
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Flow X16 GV601 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- RAM typeLPDDR5 vs DDR5
- HDMI 2.1Yes · ROG Flow X16 GV601 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- USB-C ports3 vs 2+50%
- RAM speed5,200 MHz vs 4,800 MHz+8%
- DCI-P3 coverage100% vs 97%+3%
Why is ROG Flow X16 GV601 RTX 4070 (2023) better than x14 RTX 3060 (2022)?
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light6,381 vs 12,8602×
- GPU power (TGP)75 W vs 120 W+60%
- GPU compute (FP32)10.7 TFLOPS vs 20 TFLOPS+87%
- Refresh rate144 Hz vs 240 Hz+67%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core9,122 vs 15,180+66%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Panel typeIPS vs Mini-LED
- Battery capacity80 Wh vs 90 Wh+12%
- SSD (base)256 GB vs 1,000 GB3.9×
- Response time7 ms vs 3 ms2.3×
- Video memory6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
- Brightness400 nits vs 500 nits+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 75 W | 120 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,840 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 10.7 TFLOPS | 20 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 6,381 | 12,860 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-12500H | Core i9-13900H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 12 | 14 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-12500H, Core i7-12700H, Core i9-12900H | Core i9-13900H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 9,122 | 15,180 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,101 | 2,693 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 715 | 735 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 14″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | Mini-LED |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 7 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 97% |
| Pixel density | 157 ppi | 189 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 | Yes |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,200 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | — | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | — | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | No | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 256 GB | 1,000 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 | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 14.5 mm | 19 mm |
| Width | 321.5 mm | 355 mm |
| Depth | 262.7 mm | 243 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | White | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 53 dB | 50.2 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 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 | 4 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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