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Platinum White gaming laptop, 16 inch OLED display, slim chassis

ASUS

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX-XS98 Platinum White gaming laptop

SKU CH-SV4M-XP1H1

16-inch 2.5K 240Hz OLED laptop with Ultra 9-285H, RTX 5090, 64 GB LPDDR5X and 8 TB NVMe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

Color White

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

GPU GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

Memory 64GB

SSD 8 TB

  • Intel Core Ultra 9-285H 16-core CPU reaches 5.4 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 powers 4K gaming and creative tasks
  • 16" 2.5K OLED 240Hz display delivers smooth motion and deep contrast
  • 64 GB LPDDR5X 7467 MT/s memory handles large datasets and multitasking
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD provides vast capacity and fast load times

Platinum White Gaming Laptop

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX-XS98 is a Platinum White gaming laptop built for users who need high-end mobile performance. It runs Windows 11 Pro on an Intel Core Ultra 9-285H processor with 16 cores and a 5.4 GHz max turbo frequency. The system includes 64 GB of LPDDR5X memory at 7467 MT/s and an 8 TB PCIe NVMe SSD. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives the 16.0" 2560 x 1600 240Hz OLED panel.

Thermals Noise and Power

HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU to lower system temperatures under load. The 16-core Arrow Lake CPU has a 2.7 GHz base clock and 24 MB L3 cache, while the RTX 5090 carries 24 GB of video memory. This thermal interface upgrade aims to keep clocks stable during extended sessions without increasing acoustic output beyond the standard design.

Build Connectors and Daily Use

The chassis measures 13.94" x 9.69" x 0.59" to 0.65" and weighs 4.08 lbs, offering a thin profile for a 16" 240Hz OLED device. On-board LPDDR5X memory means no user-accessible SO-DIMM slots, while the single 8 TB M.2 NVMe drive occupies one PCIe 4.0 x4 slot. The Platinum White finish and precision-machined frame are checked through a full quality-control process including BIOS updates, stress testing, and port verification before shipment.

How it compares

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

Price $5,437.99
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 Zephyrus G16
Model nameGU605CX-XS98
Part numberGU605CX-XS98-HID3
Product colorPlatinum White
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel® Core Ultra 9-285H
CPU cores16-core (8P+8E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.4 GHz
Processor codenameArrow Lake
L3 cache size24 MB
Memory
Memory size64 GB
RAM type and speedLPDDR5X 8000
Memory configuration64 GB onboard
Maximum supported memory64 GB
Storage
Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage8 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Refresh frequency240 Hz
Touch inputYes
Display16 in 2.5K
Display format2.5K
Screen features2.5K WQXGA 240 Hz OLED
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 3-microphone array
Speakers4-speaker (dual-force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 Tweeters
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 ports2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC
Thunderbolt ports1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / power delivery
HDMI ports1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Memory card readerSD (UHS-II, 312 MB/s)
Power
Power adapterRectangle Conn, 200 W AC Adapter, Output: 20 V DC, 10A, 200 W, Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
Battery pack90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions13.94 in × 9.69 in × 0.59 in ~ 0.65 in
Product weight4.08 lb (1.85 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

How is the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied to the RTX 5090 GPU during the HIDevolution build process?

Technicians disassemble the cooling assembly, clean the factory paste from the GPU die, apply a thin layer of Gelid GC Extreme, then reseat the heatsink with even pressure to avoid air pockets.

What maintenance will the LPDDR5X 7467 memory require over the laptop's lifespan?

The 64 GB memory is soldered to the board, so no user replacement is possible; keep vents clear and update BIOS to maintain stability.

At what point does the 240Hz OLED panel become the limiting factor during sustained gaming loads?

The 16.0" 2560 x 1600 display runs at a fixed 240 Hz refresh rate, so frame rates above that cannot be shown regardless of GPU headroom.

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