vs
9.7Graphics9.3
9.2Overall performance8.6
5.9Display7.2
6.9Memory & storage6.9
4.3Battery & portability9.3
9.6Features & cooling9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
x16 R2 RTX 4090 (2024)ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4090 (2024)
| x16 R2 RTX 4090 (2024) | ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4090 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 289.8 mm | 246 mm | +43.8 mm |
| Width | 364.7 mm | 354 mm | +10.7 mm |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 17.2 mm | +1.4 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.8 kg | +0.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is x16 R2 RTX 4090 (2024) better than ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4090 (2024)?
- Refresh rate480 Hz vs 240 Hz2×
- GPU power (TGP)175 W vs 115 W+52%
- GPU compute (FP32)45.2 TFLOPS vs 31.2 TFLOPS+45%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light25,180 vs 19,706+28%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core13,420 vs 12,605+6%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,012 vs 961+5%
- Cooling fans4 vs 3+33%
- Key travel1.8 mm vs 1.7 mm+6%
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,558 vs 2,455+4%
Why is ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4090 (2024) better than x16 R2 RTX 4090 (2024)?
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Weight2.66 kg vs 1.85 kg+44%
- Brightness300 nits vs 400 nits+33%
- Thickness18.6 mm vs 17.2 mm+8%
- Pixel density142 ppi vs 189 ppi+33%
- Fan noise (max. load)53.9 dB vs 46.4 dB+16%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 9,728 | 9,728 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 45.2 TFLOPS | 31.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 25,180 | 19,706 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 155H | Core Ultra 7 155H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 22 | 22 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 9 185H | Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 13,420 | 12,605 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,558 | 2,455 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,012 | 961 |
| 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 | 400 nits |
| 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 | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM speed | 7,467 MHz | 7,467 MHz |
| Upgradable RAM | No | No |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.85 kg |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 17.2 mm |
| Width | 364.7 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 289.8 mm | 246 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Silver | White, Gray |
| Cooling fans | 4 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 53.9 dB | 46.4 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 | No | No |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
Related comparisons
vs
Alienware x16 R2 RTX 4090 (2024)vsMSI Stealth 16 AI Studio RTX 4070 (2024)9.09.0vs
Alienware x16 R2 RTX 4090 (2024)vsRazer Blade 14 RTX 4070 (2024)9.08.9vs
Alienware x16 R2 RTX 4090 (2024)vsLenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 RTX 4070 (2024)9.08.8
vsAsus ProArt P16 H7606 RTX 4060 (2024)vsAlienware x16 R2 RTX 4090 (2024)8.89.0vsAsus ProArt P16 H7606 RTX 4070 (2024)vsAlienware x16 R2 RTX 4090 (2024)9.29.0vsAlienware x16 R2 RTX 4090 (2024)vsMSI Stealth 16 AI Studio RTX 4080 (2024)9.09.4