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Asus ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5060 (2026) vs Asus ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5080 (2025)

What ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5060 (2026) does better (6) and where ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5080 (2025) wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Asus ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5060 (2026)
9.1Score
6 advantages
Higher score
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Asus ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5080 (2025)
9.0Score
6 advantages≈ $4,100
7.1Graphics9.5
9.0Overall performance9.2
9.4Display8.4
8.6Memory & storage4.4
3.8Battery & portability3.8
9.7Features & cooling9.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5060 (2026)ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5080 (2025)
354 × 26830.8354 × 26831
ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5060 (2026)ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5080 (2025)Difference
Depth268 mm268 mm=
Width354 mm354 mm=
Thickness30.8 mm31 mm−0.2 mm
Weight2.6 kg2.6 kg=

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5060 (2026) better than ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5080 (2025)?

  1. RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
  2. SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 1,000 GB4.1×
  3. Brightness500 nits vs 300 nits+67%
  4. HDRYes · ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5080 (2025): No
  5. Pixel density189 ppi vs 142 ppi+33%
  6. SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 1,000 GB+2%

Why is ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5080 (2025) better than ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5060 (2026)?

  1. GPU compute (FP32)18.4 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS2.3×
  2. 3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,680 vs 26,922+97%
  3. GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 175 W+52%
  4. GPU shader cores3,328 vs 7,6802.3×
  5. Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
  6. RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
Specifications

Side by side

Graphics
Graphics cardGeForce RTX 5060 LaptopGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop
GPU makerNVIDIANVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)115 W175 W
Video memory8 GB16 GB
Video memory typeGDDR7GDDR7
GPU shader cores3,3287,680
GPU compute (FP32)18.4 TFLOPS42 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,68026,922
Processor
ProcessorCore Ultra 9 290HX PlusCore Ultra 9 290HX Plus
CPU makerIntelIntel
CPU cores2424
CPU threads24—
Max CPU clock5.5 GHz5.5 GHz
Processor optionsCore Ultra 9 290HX PlusCore 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-core22,730—
Geekbench 6 single-core3,439—
Cinebench 2024 multi-core2,576—
Display
Screen size16″16″
Resolution2560 × 16002560 × 1600
Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p)QHD (1440p/1600p)
Refresh rate300 Hz300 Hz
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness500 nits300 nits
sRGB coverage100%—
Response time3 ms3 ms
DCI-P3 coverage100%—
Pixel density189 ppi142 ppi
Aspect ratio16:1016:10
G-Sync / FreeSyncYesYes
Advanced OptimusNoNo
MUX switchYesYes
HDRYesNo
TouchscreenNoNo
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)64 GB32 GB
RAM (base)16 GB32 GB
RAM typeDDR5DDR5
RAM speed5,600 MHz5,600 MHz
Max. supported RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM slots22
Upgradable RAMYesYes
SSD (up to)4,096 GB1,000 GB
SSD (base)1,024 GB1,000 GB
M.2 SSD slots22
SSD interfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 4.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity90 Wh90 Wh
Power adapter380 W380 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)YesYes
USB-C charging power100 W100 W
Design & cooling
Weight2.65 kg2.65 kg
Thickness30.8 mm31 mm
Width354 mm354 mm
Depth268 mm268 mm
Body materialPlasticPlastic
ColoursGray, GreenGrey
Cooling fans33
Vapor chamber coolingYesYes
Liquid metal (CPU)NoNo
Fan noise (max. load)—54.2 dB
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4Thunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 5
Thunderbolt or USB4YesYes
USB-C ports22
USB-A ports33
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1YesYes
(Mini) DisplayPortNoNo
Ethernet—5 Gbit/s
Ethernet portYesYes
SD card readerNoNo
3.5 mm audio jackYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboardYesYes
Numeric keypadNoNo
Webcam1,080p1,080p
IR camera (face login)YesYes
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Audio
Speakers2.02 speakers
Dolby AtmosYesYes
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