Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4090 (2024) vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 OLED GU606 RTX 5070 (2026)
What ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4090 (2024) does better (8) and where ROG Zephyrus G16 OLED GU606 RTX 5070 (2026) wins (14) — every spec side by side.
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9.3Graphics8.5
8.6Overall performance9.2
7.2Display9.7
6.9Memory & storage3.7
9.3Battery & portability9.6
9.4Features & cooling9.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4090 (2024)ROG Zephyrus G16 OLED GU606 RTX 5070 (2026)
| ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4090 (2024) | ROG Zephyrus G16 OLED GU606 RTX 5070 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 246 mm | 246 mm | = |
| Width | 354 mm | 354 mm | = |
| Thickness | 17.2 mm | 16 mm | +1.2 mm |
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 1.8 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4090 (2024) better than ROG Zephyrus G16 OLED GU606 RTX 5070 (2026)?
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 1,000 GB4.1×
- GPU shader cores9,728 vs 4,6082.1×
- Video memory16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light19,706 vs 14,532+36%
- GPU compute (FP32)31.2 TFLOPS vs 26.2 TFLOPS+19%
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · ROG Zephyrus G16 OLED GU606 RTX 5070 (2026): No
- CPU threads22 vs 16+38%
- Fan noise (max. load)46.4 dB vs 54.8 dB+18%
Why is ROG Zephyrus G16 OLED GU606 RTX 5070 (2026) better than ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4090 (2024)?
- Brightness400 nits vs 1,100 nits2.8×
- Panel typeIPS vs OLED
- Geekbench 6 multi-core12,605 vs 17,034+35%
- Response time3 ms vs 1 ms3×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core961 vs 1,274+33%
- HDRNo · ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4090 (2024): Yes
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,000 GB+95%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
- Thickness17.2 mm vs 16 mm+7%
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,455 vs 2,885+18%
- RAM speed7,467 MHz vs 8,533 MHz+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 9,728 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 31.2 TFLOPS | 26.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 19,706 | 14,532 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 155H | Core Ultra 9 386H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 22 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 9 185H | Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 12,605 | 17,034 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,455 | 2,885 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 961 | 1,274 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 1,100 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 1 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM speed | 7,467 MHz | 8,533 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | — | 32 GB |
| Upgradable RAM | No | No |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 1,000 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 | 240 W | 250 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.85 kg | 1.85 kg |
| Thickness | 17.2 mm | 16 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 246 mm | 246 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | White, Gray | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 3 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 46.4 dB | 54.8 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 | No | No |
| Ethernet port | No | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | — | Single-colour RGB |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.4 | 4 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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