Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) vs Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5090 (2026)
What ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) does better (7) and where Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5090 (2026) wins (17) — every spec side by side.
vs
9.1Graphics9.8
8.6Overall performance9.4
9.3Display9.5
7.1Memory & storage8.6
9.2Battery & portability9.4
8.4Features & cooling9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5090 (2026)
| ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) | Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5090 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 246 mm | 255.3 mm | −9.3 mm |
| Width | 355 mm | 357.2 mm | −2.2 mm |
| Thickness | 23 mm | 24.5 mm | −1.5 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.3 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) better than Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5090 (2026)?
- Refresh rate240 Hz vs 165 Hz+45%
- RAM (base)64 GB vs 16 GB4×
- SSD (base)2,000 GB vs 512 GB3.9×
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5090 (2026): No
- Thickness23 mm vs 24.5 mm+7%
- Cooling fans3 vs 2+50%
- Fan noise (max. load)57.5 dB vs 60 dB+4%
Why is Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5090 (2026) better than ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core754 vs 1,7062.3×
- GPU compute (FP32)33.9 TFLOPS vs 51.4 TFLOPS+52%
- SSD (up to)2,000 GB vs 4,096 GB2×
- Video memory12 GB vs 24 GB2×
- Panel typeIPS vs OLED
- GPU power (TGP)150 W vs 175 W+17%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light21,090 vs 29,961+42%
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 99 Wh+10%
- Response time3 ms vs 1 ms3×
- GPU shader cores7,424 vs 10,496+41%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core15,617 vs 16,188+4%
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 150 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 24 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 10,496 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 33.9 TFLOPS | 51.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 21,090 | 29,961 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-13900H | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 14 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i9-13900H | Ryzen 9 8940HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 15,617 | 16,188 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,821 | 2,874 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 754 | 1,706 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,000 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 2,000 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 280 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 23 mm | 24.5 mm |
| Width | 355 mm | 357.2 mm |
| Depth | 246 mm | 255.3 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 3 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 57.5 dB | 60 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| 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 speakers | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
Related comparisons
vs
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)vsMSI Raider GE78 HX RTX 4080 (2023)9.49.1vs
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)vsLenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 Intel RTX 4090 (2023)9.49.5vsAsus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)vsLenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 Intel RTX 4070 (2023)9.49.0vs
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)vsRazer Blade 16 RTX 4070 (2023)9.49.5vsAsus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)vsLenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 Intel RTX 4080 (2023)9.49.4vs
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)vsAlienware m16 RTX 4090 (2023)9.49.4