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3.1Graphics2.1
3.4Overall performance2.9
5.2Display4.4
4.2Memory & storage2.7
9.1Battery & portability8.5
6.7Features & cooling4.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
x14 RTX 3060 (2022)ROG Flow Z13 GZ301 RTX 3050 (2022)
| x14 RTX 3060 (2022) | ROG Flow Z13 GZ301 RTX 3050 (2022) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 262.7 mm | 204 mm | +58.7 mm |
| Width | 321.5 mm | 302 mm | +19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 14.5 mm | 12 mm | +2.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 1.2 kg | +0.6 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is x14 RTX 3060 (2022) better than ROG Flow Z13 GZ301 RTX 3050 (2022)?
- GPU power (TGP)75 W vs 40 W+88%
- GPU compute (FP32)10.7 TFLOPS vs 5 TFLOPS2.1×
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light6,381 vs 3,570+79%
- Battery capacity80 Wh vs 56 Wh+44%
- GPU shader cores3,840 vs 2,048+88%
- Refresh rate144 Hz vs 120 Hz+20%
- Video memory6 GB vs 4 GB+50%
- Response time7 ms vs 30 ms4.3×
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Flow Z13 GZ301 RTX 3050 (2022): No
- HDMI 2.1Yes · ROG Flow Z13 GZ301 RTX 3050 (2022): No
- SD card readerYes · ROG Flow Z13 GZ301 RTX 3050 (2022): No
Why is ROG Flow Z13 GZ301 RTX 3050 (2022) better than x14 RTX 3060 (2022)?
- Weight1.79 kg vs 1.18 kg+52%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core9,122 vs 9,422+3%
- Brightness400 nits vs 500 nits+25%
- Thickness14.5 mm vs 12 mm+21%
- SSD (base)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · x14 RTX 3060 (2022): Yes
- Liquid metal (CPU)No · x14 RTX 3060 (2022): Yes
- Key travel1.3 mm vs 1.7 mm+31%
- Fan noise (max. load)53 dB vs 41 dB+29%
- Pixel density157 ppi vs 169 ppi+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 75 W | 40 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,840 | 2,048 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 10.7 TFLOPS | 5 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 6,381 | 3,570 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-12500H | Core i5-12500H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 12 | 12 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-12500H, Core i7-12700H, Core i9-12900H | Core i5-12500H, Core i7-12700H, Core i9-12900H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 9,122 | 9,422 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,101 | 2,121 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 715 | 725 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 14″ | 13.4″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 7 ms | 30 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 68% |
| Pixel density | 157 ppi | 169 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 | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,200 MHz | 5,200 MHz |
| Upgradable RAM | No | No |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| SSD (base) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 1 | 1 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 80 Wh | 56 Wh |
| Power adapter | 130 W | 100 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.79 kg | 1.18 kg |
| Thickness | 14.5 mm | 12 mm |
| Width | 321.5 mm | 302 mm |
| Depth | 262.7 mm | 204 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | White | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 53 dB | 41 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | No |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| 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 | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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