ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74 vs ASUS TUF FA617_280W

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

Winner: ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74 takes 11 weighted points vs 5.8, winning on CPU Benchmark, GPU Benchmark, Amazon Rating. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Winner

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74

Intel Core i7 14650HX · NVIDIA RTX 5060

Under $1500
4.3 (43)
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ASUS TUF FA617_280W

AMD Ryzen 7 7735H · AMD Radeon RX 7700S

Under $1600
3.9 (13)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74TUF FA617_280W
Gaming5.8/105.4/10
Productivity4.9/105.3/10
Programming5.2/105.9/10
Engineering / 3D5.5/105.6/10
Student4.8/105.1/10
Travel / Portability4.3/104.9/10
AI Workloads5.3/105.6/10
Value for Money7.6/107.4/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74TUF FA617_280W
CPUIntel Core i7 14650HXAMD Ryzen 7 7735H
PassMark Score34,91923,636
CPU Cores8P+8E8
GPUNVIDIA RTX 5060AMD Radeon RX 7700S
G3DMark Score18,19715,384
RAM16 GB DDR532 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableYesYes
Storage1 TBSSD2 TBSSD
Display16″ IPS16″ IPS
Resolution1920x12001920x1200
Refresh Rate165 Hz165 Hz
Pixel Density142 PPI142 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight5.84 lbs4.85 lbs
Thickness0.9″0.87″
Amazon Rating4.3 ★ (43)3.9 ★ (13)
Value Score7.6/107.4/10

CPU Comparison

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74's Intel Core i7 14650HX is ~48% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (34,919 vs 23,636). A generational gap you will feel in exports, compiles and heavy multitasking.

GPU & Gaming

The RTX 5060 in the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74 is ~18% faster (18,197 vs 15,384 G3DMark) — a modest but real FPS edge.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 4.9/10 vs 5.3/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74: 16″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 165 Hz. TUF FA617_280W: 16″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 165 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD. TUF FA617_280W: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 2 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

5.84 lbs / 0.9″ vs 4.85 lbs / 0.87″. The ASUS TUF FA617_280W is 1.0 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 4.3 vs 4.9.

Value

Value scores land 7.6/10 vs 7.4/10. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JMR-AS74 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the ASUS TUF FA617_280W only if portability matter more to you.

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