Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96 takes 10.5 weighted points vs 1.8, winning on CPU Benchmark, RAM, Refresh Rate. Read our comprehensive ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96 review or see the full Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) review. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

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Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core)

Apple M4 Pro (12 Core) · Integrated (Apple iGPU)

Under $2500
4.8 (1,179)
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX · NVIDIA RTX 5070

Under $2500
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryMacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core)ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96
Gaming3.8/107.2/10
Productivity6.8/105/10
Programming6.4/106.2/10
Engineering / 3D5.1/106.8/10
Student6.4/104.3/10
Travel / Portability7.2/103.5/10
AI Workloads4.7/106.7/10
Value for Money5.5/108.5/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecMacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core)ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96
CPUApple M4 Pro (12 Core)AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
PassMark Score49,72556,055
CPU Cores5P+10S16
GPUIntegrated (Apple iGPU)NVIDIA RTX 5070
G3DMark Score—20,472
RAM24 GB DDR532 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage1 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display14.2″ Mini LED16″ IPS
Resolution3024x19642560x1600
Refresh Rate60 Hz240 Hz
Pixel Density254 PPI189 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight3.52 lbsnull lbs
Thickness0.61″0.89″
Amazon Rating4.8 ★ (1,179)—
Value Score5.5/108.5/10

CPU Comparison

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96's AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is ~13% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (56,055 vs 49,725). In practice the difference is marginal. Read more in our in-depth MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) benchmark breakdown and ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96 performance review.

GPU & Gaming

Only the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96 has a dedicated GPU (RTX 5070, 20,472 G3DMark) — it wins gaming outright. See where it ranks in our best gaming laptops guide.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 6.8/10 vs 5/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but the iGPU-only Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) will typically outlast the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96 unplugged.

Display

MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core): 14.2″ Mini LED 3024x1964 @ 60 Hz. ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96: 16″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 240 Hz. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core)'s Mini LED panel is the clear quality win. Explore more high-contrast options in our best OLED laptops guide.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core): 24 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

3.52 lbs / 0.61″ vs null lbs / 0.89″. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) is 3.5 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 7.2 vs 3.5.

Value

Value scores land 5.5/10 vs 8.5/10. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. You can read the detailed ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614FP-DS96 review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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