ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96 vs ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070

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

Winner: ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070

ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 takes 11 weighted points vs 4.3, winning on CPU Benchmark, RAM, Storage. Read our comprehensive ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 review or see the full ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96 review. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96 counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96

Intel Core i9 14900HX · NVIDIA RTX 5070

Under $1900
4.1 (535)
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ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070

AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX · NVIDIA RTX 5070

Under $3000
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070
Gaming6.6/107.9/10
Productivity5.5/106.3/10
Programming6.1/107.9/10
Engineering / 3D6.5/108.1/10
Student5.2/105.2/10
Travel / Portability4.6/104.7/10
AI Workloads6.5/108.3/10
Value for Money8.4/109.2/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070
CPUIntel Core i9 14900HXAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
PassMark Score45,23552,494
CPU Cores8P+16E16
GPUNVIDIA RTX 5070NVIDIA RTX 5070
G3DMark Score20,47220,472
RAM32 GB DDR564 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableYesYes
Storage1 TBSSD2 TBSSD
Display16″ IPS18″ IPS
Resolution1920x12002560x1600
Refresh Rate165 Hz240 Hz
Pixel Density142 PPI168 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight6 lbs6.61 lbs
Thickness0.9″0.91″
Amazon Rating4.1 ★ (535)—
Value Score8.4/109.2/10

CPU Comparison

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070's AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is ~16% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (52,494 vs 45,235). Noticeable in sustained workloads, less so in everyday browsing. Read more in our in-depth ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96 benchmark breakdown and ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 performance review.

GPU & Gaming

Both GPUs land identical G3DMark scores — gaming is a wash. Compare with top performers in our best gaming laptops guide.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5.5/10 vs 6.3/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96: 16″ IPS 1920x1200 @ 165 Hz. ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070: 18″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 240 Hz. The ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070's higher refresh rate wins for motion clarity.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD. ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070: 64 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 2 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

6 lbs / 0.9″ vs 6.61 lbs / 0.91″. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615JPR-AS96 is 0.6 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 4.6 vs 4.7.

Value

Value scores land 8.4/10 vs 9.2/10. The ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 — it wins the weighted spec battle. You can read the detailed ASUS ROG Strix G18 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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