Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 16" VS Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 16" (Ultra 9 285H / RTX 5060 Laptop / 32GB RAM / 2TB)

Both the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 and the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 (Ultra 9 285H / RTX 5060 Laptop / 32GB RAM / 2TB) are gaming laptops with identical design specifications. They share the same weight of 1950 g, which means there is no difference in portability between the two models. Both laptops also use a non-fanless design and feature a backlit keyboard for better visibility in low light conditions.

The overall volume of both models is identical, measuring 1219.176 cm³, indicating that the size and internal configuration are the same. In terms of dimensions, both laptops have a width of 354 mm, a height of 246 mm, and a thickness of 14 mm, ensuring they are of the same physical build.

Neither of the models is weather-sealed (splashproof) or has a rugged build, meaning both lack protection against water and rough handling, which is typical for gaming laptops in this category.

The display specifications of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 and the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 (Ultra 9 285H / RTX 5060 Laptop / 32GB RAM / 2TB) are identical. Both models feature a 16″ screen size with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 px, offering a pixel density of 188 ppi for crisp visuals. The displays are of the OLED/AMOLED type, known for vibrant colors and deep contrast ratios.

Neither model includes a touch screen, and both have a refresh rate of 240Hz, ensuring smooth performance for fast-paced gaming or other high-motion content. Additionally, both displays lack an anti-reflection coating, which may affect visibility in bright environments. Both products also support up to 4 external displays, providing flexibility for multi-monitor setups.

The performance specifications of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 and the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 (Ultra 9 285H / RTX 5060 Laptop / 32GB RAM / 2TB) differ in several key areas. The product 1 variant features 64GB of RAM, while product 2 has 32GB of RAM. Both models have the same RAM speed of 7467 MHz, and both use flash storage with 2048GB of internal storage. However, the maximum memory amount for product 1 is 64GB, compared to 32GB for product 2.

Both laptops are equipped with a CPU that has 16 threads, with 6 cores running at 2.9 GHz and 8 cores running at 2.7 GHz. Their CPU specifications match. In terms of graphics, product 1 offers 24GB of VRAM, while product 2 offers only 8GB of VRAM. This gives product 1 a significant advantage in terms of GPU memory capacity. Floating-point performance is also higher in product 1, with a rating of 31.8 TFLOPS compared to 9.684 TFLOPS in product 2. The texture rate is 496.9 GTexels/s for product 1 and 151.3 GTexels/s for product 2, while the pixel rate is 193.9 GPixel/s for product 1 and 46.56 GPixel/s for product 2.

The GPU clock speed in product 1 is 990 MHz, compared to 952 MHz in product 2. Additionally, product 1 has a GPU turbo speed of 1515 MHz, whereas product 2 has a lower GPU turbo speed of 1455 MHz. Both products support multithreading, and both have the same turbo clock speed of 5.4GHz. The PCIe version is 4 for both models, and the semiconductor size is 4 nm for product 1 and 5 nm for product 2. Both products support 64-bit architecture and DirectX 12 Ultimate, and neither has XeSS (XMX) support.

The benchmark results for the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 and the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 (Ultra 9 285H / RTX 5060 Laptop / 32GB RAM / 2TB) are identical across both models. Both products achieved a Geekbench 6 multi-core score of 17173 and a single-core score of 2897. In the PassMark benchmark, both models also recorded the same result of 33969 for the overall score and 4472 for the single-core score.

As the benchmark values match exactly, there is no performance difference between the two models in these tests.

The connectivity options for the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 and the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 (Ultra 9 285H / RTX 5060 Laptop / 32GB RAM / 2TB) are identical. Both models come with 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (USB-C), 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A), and 1 USB 4 40Gbps port. Both also feature 1 Thunderbolt 4 port, and neither has any USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C or USB-A). Additionally, both models lack USB 4 20Gbps ports and Thunderbolt 3 ports.

In terms of video output, both products have 1 HDMI output with HDMI 2.1 support, and neither has DisplayPort or mini DisplayPort outputs. Both models support AirPlay, and neither has a VGA connector. For wireless connectivity, both laptops support Wi-Fi across multiple versions, including Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 4. Both models also have Bluetooth version 5.4.

Both the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 variants also come with an external memory slot, but neither has an RJ45 port.

The battery specifications for the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 and the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 (Ultra 9 285H / RTX 5060 Laptop / 32GB RAM / 2TB) are identical. Both models feature a 90 Wh battery. Both also include sleep-and-charge USB ports, allowing devices to be charged while the laptop is in sleep mode. Neither model comes with a MagSafe power adapter.

The features of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 and the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 (Ultra 9 285H / RTX 5060 Laptop / 32GB RAM / 2TB) are identical. Both models include stereo speakers, a 3.5 mm audio jack, support for ray tracing, and DLSS. They also both feature Dolby Atmos for enhanced audio and do not come with a stylus or fingerprint scanner.

Each model has three microphones, uses 3D facial recognition for security, and includes a front camera. Neither model has an S/PDIF Out port, gyroscope, GPS, accelerometer, compass, or optical disc drive. Additionally, both laptops lack support for voice commands.

The miscellaneous specifications for the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 and the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 (Ultra 9 285H / RTX 5060 Laptop / 32GB RAM / 2TB) show some differences in GPU and power-related features. Both models use the same clock multiplier of 29 and share the same GPU architecture, Blackwell, with the same GPU name, Arc 140T. However, the Thermal Design Power (TDP) differs: product 1 has a TDP of 95W, while product 2 has a lower TDP of 45W. Both laptops support 3D and multi-display technology, and both have the same OpenCL version (3) and OpenGL version (4.6).

In terms of memory, product 1 has a memory bus width of 256-bit and a maximum memory bandwidth of 811.5 GB/s, while product 2 has a narrower 128-bit memory bus and a lower maximum memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. Product 1 also has a higher effective memory speed of 25400 MHz, compared to 28000 MHz in product 2. The GPU memory speed in product 1 is 2000 MHz, while product 2 has a slightly lower GPU memory speed of 1750 MHz.

Both laptops have the same number of transistors (around 17,800 million in product 1 and 21,900 million in product 2) and the same number of GPU execution units (128). They also have identical CPU specifications, including a BGA 2049 socket, 24 MB of L3 cache, and support for the same instruction sets. Both models use big.LITTLE technology, support integrated graphics, and have a maximum RAM speed of 8400 MHz. Neither product has an unlocked multiplier. Both laptops also have a CPU temperature of 110 °C, and their PassMark results (overclocked) are identical at 34411.