Asus ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5050 (2025) vs Asus TUF Gaming F16 FX608 RTX 5050 (2025)
What ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5050 (2025) does better (9) and where TUF Gaming F16 FX608 RTX 5050 (2025) wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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6.2Graphics5.7
6.2Overall performance5.7
7.8Display6.9
3.1Memory & storage3.1
3.8Battery & portability8.4
9.7Features & cooling7.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5050 (2025)TUF Gaming F16 FX608 RTX 5050 (2025)
| ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5050 (2025) | TUF Gaming F16 FX608 RTX 5050 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 268 mm | 269 mm | −1 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 354 mm | = |
| Thickness | 31 mm | 27 mm | +4 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.2 kg | +0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5050 (2025) better than TUF Gaming F16 FX608 RTX 5050 (2025)?
- Video memory16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- CPU cores24 vs 16+50%
- Ethernet5 Gbit/s vs 1 Gbit/s5×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light11,100 vs 10,251+8%
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · TUF Gaming F16 FX608 RTX 5050 (2025): No
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6+17%
- Cooling fans3 vs 2+50%
- Max CPU clock5.4 GHz vs 5.2 GHz+4%
Why is TUF Gaming F16 FX608 RTX 5050 (2025) better than ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5050 (2025)?
- Weight2.65 kg vs 2.2 kg+20%
- Thickness31 mm vs 27 mm+15%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 2,560 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 14.9 TFLOPS | 14.9 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 11,100 | 10,251 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core i7-14650HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Processor options | 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 | Core i5-13450HX, Core i5-14450HX, Core 5 210H, Core i7-13620H, Core i7-13650HX, Core i7-14650HX, Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core i9-13980HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | — |
| Pixel density | 142 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) | 16 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) | 512 GB | 512 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 | 380 W | 280 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 31 mm | 27 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 268 mm | 269 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Grey | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 3 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54.2 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | 5 Gbit/s | 1 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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