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ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025) vs Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024)

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025) vs MSI Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024)

What ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025) does better (21) and where Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024) wins (10) — every spec side by side.

Asus · 2025ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025)

9.6Score

21 advantages≈ $5,400

Higher score

MSI · 2024Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024)

9.1Score

10 advantages

9.5Graphics9.6

9.8Overall performance9.8

9.5Display4.4

7.3Memory & storage9.6

9.0Battery & portability3.7

9.0Features & cooling7.3

Dimensions

Size comparison

ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025)Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024)

	ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025)	Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024)	Difference
Depth	246 mm	284 mm	−38 mm
Width	354 mm	357 mm	−3 mm
Thickness	17 mm	28.6 mm	−11.6 mm
Weight	2 kg	2.7 kg	−0.8 kg

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

Why is ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025) better than Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024)?

Refresh rate240 Hz vs 144 Hz+67%
Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
Panel typeOLED vs IPS
Weight1.95 kg vs 2.7 kg+38%
Thickness17 mm vs 28.6 mm+68%
Brightness500 nits vs 300 nits+67%
Video memory24 GB vs 16 GB+50%
RAM (base)64 GB vs 16 GB4×
G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024): No
HDRYes · Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024): No
RAM typeLPDDR5X vs DDR5
Vapor chamber coolingYes · Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024): No

Why is Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024) better than ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025)?

GPU power (TGP)120 W vs 175 W+46%
RAM (up to)64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
SSD (up to)2,000 GB vs 4,096 GB2×
GPU compute (FP32)37.9 TFLOPS vs 45.2 TFLOPS+19%
CPU cores16 vs 24+50%
3DMark Steel Nomad Light24,671 vs 25,757+4%
Upgradable RAMNo · ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025): Yes
USB-C ports2 vs 3+50%
Fan noise (max. load)68 dB vs 62 dB+10%
Max CPU clock5.4 GHz vs 5.6 GHz+4%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025)≈ $5,4009.6	MSI Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024)9.1
Graphics
Graphics card	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop	GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop
GPU maker	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)	120 W	175 W
Video memory	24 GB	16 GB
Video memory type	GDDR7	GDDR6
GPU shader cores	10,496	9,728
GPU compute (FP32)	37.9 TFLOPS	45.2 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light	24,671	25,757
Processor
Processor	Core Ultra 9 285H	Core i9-13980HX
CPU maker	Intel	Intel
CPU cores	16	24
CPU threads	—	32
Max CPU clock	5.4 GHz	5.6 GHz
Processor options	Core i7-14650HX, Core Ultra 9 285H	Core i9-13980HX, Core i9-14900HX
Geekbench 6 multi-core	—	18,789
Geekbench 6 single-core	—	2,987
Cinebench 2024 multi-core	—	2,173
Display
Screen size	16″	16″
Resolution	2560 × 1600	1920 × 1200
Resolution class	QHD (1440p/1600p)	Full HD (1080p/1200p)
Refresh rate	240 Hz	144 Hz
Panel type	OLED	IPS
Brightness	500 nits	300 nits
sRGB coverage	100%	—
Response time	1 ms	—
DCI-P3 coverage	100%	—
Pixel density	189 ppi	142 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
G-Sync / FreeSync	Yes	No
Advanced Optimus	No	No
MUX switch	Yes	Yes
HDR	Yes	No
Touchscreen	No	No
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)	64 GB	96 GB
RAM (base)	64 GB	16 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
RAM speed	7,467 MHz	5,600 MHz
Max. supported RAM	—	96 GB
RAM slots	—	2
Upgradable RAM	No	Yes
SSD (up to)	2,000 GB	4,096 GB
SSD (base)	2,000 GB	1,024 GB
M.2 SSD slots	2	2
SSD interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 5.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity	90 Wh	90 Wh
Power adapter	240 W	330 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)	Yes	Yes
USB-C charging power	—	100 W
Design & cooling
Weight	1.95 kg	2.7 kg
Thickness	17 mm	28.6 mm
Width	354 mm	357 mm
Depth	246 mm	284 mm
Body material	Aluminium	Aluminium, Plastic
Colours	Grey	Gray
Cooling fans	3	2
Vapor chamber cooling	Yes	No
Liquid metal (CPU)	Yes	No
Fan noise (max. load)	68 dB	62 dB
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt or USB4	Yes	Yes
USB-C ports	2	3
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	Yes
Key travel	1.7 mm	—
Webcam	1,080p	720p
IR camera (face login)	Yes	No
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Audio
Speakers	4 speakers	2.0
Dolby Atmos	Yes	No