Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16 G11 RTX 5070 (2026)
What ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025) does better (12) and where Yoga Pro 9 16 G11 RTX 5070 (2026) wins (7) — every spec side by side.
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9.5Graphics8.2
9.4Overall performance8.8
9.5Display8.0
5.0Memory & storage7.2
9.0Battery & portability9.5
9.0Features & cooling9.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025)Yoga Pro 9 16 G11 RTX 5070 (2026)
| ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025) | Yoga Pro 9 16 G11 RTX 5070 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 246 mm | 248 mm | −2 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 361 mm | −7 mm |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 17 mm | = |
| Weight | 2 kg | 1.9 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025) better than Yoga Pro 9 16 G11 RTX 5070 (2026)?
- Refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light24,671 vs 13,710+80%
- GPU shader cores10,496 vs 4,6082.3×
- GPU compute (FP32)37.9 TFLOPS vs 23.2 TFLOPS+63%
- Video memory24 GB vs 12 GB2×
- GPU power (TGP)120 W vs 100 W+20%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Yoga Pro 9 16 G11 RTX 5070 (2026): No
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · Yoga Pro 9 16 G11 RTX 5070 (2026): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Yoga Pro 9 16 G11 RTX 5070 (2026): No
- Cooling fans3 vs 2+50%
- Max CPU clock5.4 GHz vs 4.7 GHz+15%
- Key travel1.7 mm vs 1.5 mm+13%
Why is Yoga Pro 9 16 G11 RTX 5070 (2026) better than ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs 3K (1800p/2000p)
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 92 Wh+3%
- Weight1.95 kg vs 1.9 kg+3%
- Advanced OptimusNo · ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025): Yes
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 212 ppi+12%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 120 W | 100 W |
| Video memory | 24 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 10,496 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 37.9 TFLOPS | 23.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 24,671 | 13,710 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 285H | Core Ultra 9 386H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-14650HX, Core Ultra 9 285H | Core Ultra 7 356H, Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 3200 × 2000 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | 3K (1800p/2000p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 212 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM speed | 7,467 MHz | 7,467 MHz |
| Upgradable RAM | No | No |
| SSD (up to) | 2,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 2,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 92 Wh |
| Power adapter | 240 W | 170 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 17 mm | 17 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 361 mm |
| Depth | 246 mm | 248 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Grey | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 3 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 68 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 | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | — |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 4 speakers | 6 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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