In 2023, the ROG Strix G16 looks very different from its predecessor. Not only does it appear with the latest generation of more powerful hardware, ASUS ROG also equips the ROG Strix G16 with a new design and cooling system which makes this gaming laptop capable of providing 100% stable performance.

The ROG Intelligent Cooling cooling system on the ROG Strix G16 is indeed the main highlight in 2023. The cooling system is powered by 3 fans (tri-fan technology) which can cool all components in this gaming laptop optimally. Not only that, the ROG Strix G16 is equipped with a full-width heatsink that stretches across the rear body of this laptop. The combination of these two technologies has succeeded in making the ROG Strix G16 appear very powerful for various activities, not just for playing games.

Free PC Game Pass Subscription for Three Months

ROG has provided PC Game Pass directly available on the laptop which allows you to play more than 100 high quality games including EA Play for 3 Months PC Game Pass on this laptop.

Some popular games that are available on PC Game Pass include Forza Horizon 5, Diablo IV, Starfield, Gears 5, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Age of Empire IV, and Persona 3 Reload.

In 2024, the ROG Strix G16 will return with the same design and features. The difference is, this time it is powered by the latest generation processor, namely the 14th Gen Intel Core H-Series. This processor has faster performance compared to its predecessor, which  of course will have an impact on overall gaming performance. How tight? Let's review it together.

Powered by the Latest Generation Intel® Processor

ROG Strix G16 (2024) is a gaming laptop that offers the best performance and features for gamers. This laptop is powered by a 14th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX CPU which uses a 24 core and 32 thread configuration, and can work at frequencies up to 5.8GHz.

The 14th Gen Intel® Core™ processor is the latest generation of Intel processors based on a hybrid architecture, combining Raptor Cove cores for high performance and Gracemont cores for power efficiency. Apart from supporting the latest DDR5 memory, the 14th Gen Intel® Core™ processor is also equipped with exclusive features such as Intel® Deep Learning Boost which can speed up AI computing, as well as Intel® Smart Cache Technology which can improve cache performance by using a shared L3 cache between Raptor cores. Cove and Gracemont.

The ROG Strix G16 (2024) is also powered by graphics chips ranging from NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080, which are part of the GeForce RTX 4000 Series family. Not only that, ASUS also presents MUX Switch and NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus technology so that the full performance potential of the graphics chip can be unleashed.

The RTX 4000 series is the latest generation of NVIDIA graphics cards that use the Ada Lovelace architecture. This graphics chip offers significantly better performance than the previous generation, with superior features such as ray tracing, DLSS 3.0, and NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus.

Stay Cool, Get More Powerful

ROG Strix G16 (2024) again uses ROG Intelligent Cooling technology as the basis for its cooling system. The difference is, the ROG Strix G16 (2024) this time is equipped with a new fan and heatsink configuration which allows this gaming laptop to always operate optimally.

The fan used in the ROG Strix G16 (2024) cooling system uses a Tri-Fan configuration which combines not two, but three special fans to cool all the components in this gaming laptop. The Tri-Fan configuration is very effective in maintaining the operational temperature of the ROG Strix G16 (2024) so ​​that the performance is always optimal.

Tri-Fan isn't the only new feature in the ROG Strix G16 (2024) cooling system. This latest ROG gaming laptop also has a unique heatsink design called Full-Width Heatsink. The heatsink design stretches along the back of the ROG Strix G16 (2024) body, thereby maximizing the heat dissipation process. Coupled with a fan with Arc Flow Fan technology and a thermal compound in the form of Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal, the ROG Strix G16 (2024) manages to maintain CPU and GPU temperatures very well.

In testing using the Cinebench, 3DMark, and PCMark benchmark applications, the ROG Strix G16 (2024) with Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX processor specifications, RTX 4060 graphics chip, and equipped with 16GB RAM was able to produce quite high scores. Interestingly, this gaming laptop is still able to play games with the highest graphic settings, without the help of DLSS or any upscale and frame generation methods, and runs at its native resolution (2560 x 1600) very well. Meanwhile, if run using DLSS, the resulting framerate can almost double. Because it uses an NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPU, the ROG Strix G16 (2024) also supports real-time ray-tracing (RT) technology, the benchmark results of which we have also inserted below.

Following are the benchmark results:

What about the operating temperature? Tested using 3DMark Stress Test in Speed ​​Way mode which was repeated 50 times, the ROG Strix G16 (2024) running in turbo mode was recorded as having an average CPU operational temperature of 60⁰C and GPU 66⁰C. Meanwhile, the maximum temperature is 70⁰C for CPU and 73⁰C for GPU. This proves the excellent cooling capabilities of ROG Intelligent Cooling which is equipped with tri-fan technology, wull-width heatsink, and the use of Thermal Grizzly Conductnaut Extreme liquid metal as a thermal compound on the CPU and GPU.

Equipped with a ROG Nebula Display screen

ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a 16-inch screen with QHD+ (2560 x 1600) resolution options and a 240Hz or Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) refresh rate. Especially for the variant with QHD+ resolution, this laptop screen uses the ROG Nebula standard, ensuring that the screen display is sharp, accurate, bright and fast.

ROG Nebula HDR also ensures the best visual presentation on a gaming laptop thanks to 100% DCI-P3 color gamut support and has received PANTONE Validated Display certification. Apart from that, ROG Nebula technology is equipped with an Eye Care feature which can minimize the impact of blue light radiation on eye health.

Complete Connectivity and Upgrade Options

Behind its sophistication, the ROG Strix G16 (2024) also has another advantage, namely very complete connectivity. Starting from the number and type of ports, the ROG Strix G16 (2024) is equipped with ports such as HDMI 2.1 so it can be connected to an additional screen, 2.5Gbps LAN for more stable connectivity using a cable, up to a 3.5mm combo audio jack for connecting audio devices.

ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a very complete USB port. Apart from USB 3.2 Type-C which supports DisplayPort™ and USB Power Delivery features, this gaming laptop is also equipped with USB 3.2 Type-A so gamers can still connect various supporting devices such as keyboards and mice. ROG Strix G16 (2024) is also equipped with one USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4™ port which offers high transfer speeds and is compatible with various modern accessories and devices.

Apart from that, the wireless connectivity of the ROG Strix G16 (2024) is also not random. This gaming laptop uses WiFi 6E with a tri-band feature for its main wireless connection. Different from WiFi in general, WiFi 6E technology allows ROG Strix G16 (2024) to be able to connect to three WiFi network frequencies, namely 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz. Complementing this feature is the latest Bluetooth® 5.2 which can be used to connect devices such as a mouse, keyboard or extra gaming controller.

Another advantage that the ROG Strix G16 (2024) has is its upgrade feature. As a gaming laptop, the ROG Strix G16 (2024) provides quite complete upgrade options in the form of memory upgrades through the availability of two SO-DIMM slots, as well as storage upgrades via two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots.

ROG Strix G16 (2024) is the most appropriate choice for gamers who want a 16-inch gaming laptop with the most complete features. Apart from having a very diverse specification configuration, the ROG Strix G16 (2024) is also equipped with premium features, the best connectivity and quality screen options. It is not surprising that this laptop will be the favorite choice of gamers in its class in 2023. Moreover, this laptop is equipped with a PC Game Pass package for three months so you can immediately enjoy hundreds of available games without having to dip into your savings again.