Asus ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4080 (2024) vs Asus ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5050 (2025)
What ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4080 (2024) does better (12) and where ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5050 (2025) wins (8) — every spec side by side.
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9.4Graphics6.2
9.6Overall performance6.2
7.3Display7.8
8.6Memory & storage3.1
4.7Battery & portability3.8
8.5Features & cooling9.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4080 (2024)ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5050 (2025)
| ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4080 (2024) | ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5050 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 264 mm | 268 mm | −4 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 354 mm | = |
| Thickness | 30.4 mm | 31 mm | −0.6 mm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.6 kg | −0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4080 (2024) better than ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5050 (2025)?
- GPU compute (FP32)37.6 TFLOPS vs 14.9 TFLOPS2.5×
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 16 GB4×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light22,458 vs 11,1002×
- GPU power (TGP)175 W vs 115 W+52%
- GPU shader cores7,424 vs 2,5602.9×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 512 GB8×
- Weight2.5 kg vs 2.65 kg+6%
- Brightness400 nits vs 300 nits+33%
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 512 GB2×
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5050 (2025): No
- Fan noise (max. load)44 dB vs 54.2 dB+23%
- Max CPU clock5.8 GHz vs 5.4 GHz+7%
Why is ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5050 (2025) better than ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4080 (2024)?
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Video memory12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4080 (2024): Yes
- IR camera (face login)No · ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4080 (2024): Yes
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
- USB-A ports2 vs 3+50%
- Webcam720p vs 1,080p+50%
- Pixel density138 ppi vs 142 ppi+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 2,560 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 37.6 TFLOPS | 14.9 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 22,458 | 11,100 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-14900HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 32 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.8 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i9-14900HX, Ryzen 9 8940HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, Ryzen 9 9955HX | Core i5-13450HX, Core i7-13650HX, Core i7-14650HX, Core Ultra 7 255H, Core i9-14900HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,702 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,233 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,923 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | — | 3 ms |
| Pixel density | 138 ppi | 142 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) | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 512 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 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 | 380 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.65 kg |
| Thickness | 30.4 mm | 31 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 264 mm | 268 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 3 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 44 dB | 54.2 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | — |
| Webcam | 720p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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