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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 gaming laptop in Off Black finish

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 G635LX-XS97-HID10 gaming laptop

SKU CH-NFPE-60C67

A 16-inch WQXGA 240 Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core CPU, RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7 graphics, 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 4 TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size96 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

Screen Size 16.0"

GPU GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

Memory 96GB

SSD 4 TB

  • 24-core Arrow Lake Ultra 9 hits 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy compute loads
  • RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity graphics at speed
  • 16-inch 2560 x 1600 Mini LED panel runs at 240 Hz for smooth motion
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 in dual channel feeds memory-hungry multitasking
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage delivers fast boot and load times

16-inch WQXGA Mini LED gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 G635LX-XS97-HID10 is a 16-inch Windows 11 Pro gaming laptop built for enthusiasts who need desktop-class power in a portable chassis. It pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card carrying 24 GB of GDDR7 memory. The system ships with 96 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and a 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD array configured as two 2 TB drives.

RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7

The single specification that defines this machine is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU equipped with 24 GB of GDDR7 video memory. That graphics subsystem determines whether the laptop can handle the highest ray-tracing settings, heavy AI workloads, or multi-monitor 4K output without compromise. No other component in the spec sheet gates those capabilities the way this GPU and its dedicated memory do.

Thermal Grizzly and Gelid TIM under sustained load

HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU before the unit leaves their facility. Those high-conductivity thermal interface materials keep core temperatures lower during extended gaming or rendering sessions than stock paste would allow. The result is more consistent boost clocks over long periods rather than a rapid throttle after a short burst.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $4,983.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 5,361 items is 16 in.
Refresh frequency 240 Hz
Higher than about 70% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG Strix SCAR 16
Model nameG635LX-XS97
Part numberG635LX-XS97-HID10
Product colorOff Black
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel® Core Ultra 9-275HX
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.5 GHz
Processor codenameArrow Lake
L3 cache size36 MB
Memory
Memory size96 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 48 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage4 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration4 TB (2 × 2 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Refresh frequency240 Hz
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display16 in WQXGA
Display formatWQXGA
Screen features2.5K 240 Hz Mini LED
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Video RAM24 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 5090
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
SoundSmart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone
Speakers4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Web camera1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2 × 2
Bluetooth supportBluetooth® 5.4
Ports & slots
USB ports3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10 Gbit/s)
Thunderbolt ports2x Thunderbolt™ 5 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 120 Gbit/s)
HDMI ports1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Audio jacks3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack
Memory card readerNone
Power
Power adapterRectangle Conn, 380 W AC Adapter, Output: 20 V DC, 19A, 380 W, Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
Battery pack90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions13.94 in × 10.55 in × 0.9 in ~ 1.21 in
Product weight6.28 lb (2.85 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

What does the 5.5 GHz max turbo on the Core Ultra 9 275HX mean once the laptop is running real workloads?

The 24-core Arrow Lake processor can briefly reach 5.5 GHz on its performance cores when thermal headroom allows, giving short bursts of single-thread speed before power limits pull clocks back toward the 2.1 GHz base.

How does the PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface cap the 4 TB SSD in practice?

Each 2 TB drive is limited to the PCIe 4.0 x4 lane bandwidth, so sequential reads top out around 7 GB/s and writes near 5 GB/s regardless of the controller’s higher ceiling.

What clearance does the 0.90 to 1.21 inch chassis need to fit in a sleeve or backpack compartment?

At its thinnest the laptop is 0.90 inch and at the rear hinge 1.21 inches, so any sleeve or compartment must accommodate at least 1.21 inches of height plus a small margin for the lid latch.

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