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Black 16 inch gaming laptop with slim profile and matte finish

ASUS

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM 16" WUXGA 165Hz i7-12700H RTX 3060 40GB 4TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-09Z8-62CHF

A 16-inch WUXGA 165 Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7-12700H 14-core processor, NVIDIA RTX 3060 graphics, 40 GB DDR5 memory and 4 TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 12th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size40 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB (2 × 2 TB) M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200

Operating System Windows 11 Home

Memory 40GB

SSD 4 TB

  • 14-core i7-12700H hits 4.7 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 drives smooth 1080p gaming
  • 0" WUXGA 165 Hz 3 ms panel covers 100% DCI-P3
  • 40 GB DDR5 4800 MHz memory handles heavy multitasking
  • 4 TB dual NVMe SSD array loads games and apps fast

What this laptop is and who it targets

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM is a 16-inch gaming laptop built on an Intel Core i7-12700H processor with 14 cores and 20 threads. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU carrying 6 GB of GDDR6 video memory. The system ships with Windows 11 Home, 40 GB of DDR5 4800 MHz memory and 4 TB of PCIe NVMe storage across two M.2 drives.

What to verify on your current setup

The display is a 16.0 inch WUXGA IPS panel at 1920 x 1200 resolution with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 3 ms response time. It covers 100 percent DCI-P3 colour and reaches 500 nits brightness. Memory consists of 8 GB soldered on-board plus a 32 GB DDR5 module. Storage uses two 2 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSDs. The chassis measures 13.98 x 9.57 x 0.78 inches and weighs 4.19 pounds.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This configuration suits creators and gamers who need a high-refresh 16:10 screen, large unified memory and multi-terabyte fast storage in a single device. The 14-core Alder Lake CPU handles heavy multithreaded workloads while the RTX 3060 drives modern titles at the native resolution. Buyers who require a higher GPU tier, a different display aspect ratio or a lighter chassis should consider alternative models.

How it compares

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

Price $1,610.99
Cheaper than about 68% 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 165 Hz
Typical for this category: the median of 2,443 items is 165 Hz.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG Zephyrus M16
Model nameROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM
Part numberGU603ZM-M16.I73060-HID16
Product colorBlack
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel® Core™ 12th Generation Alder Lake i7-12700H
Processor modelIntel Core i7-12700H
CPU cores14
Turbo clock speed4.7 GHz
Processor codenameAlder Lake
L3 cache size24 MB
Memory
Memory size40 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4 4800 MHz
Memory configuration1 × 8 GB On-Board + 1 × 32 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory40 GB
Storage
Storage drive4 TB (2 × 2 TB) M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage4 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration4 TB (2 × 2 TB) M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Refresh frequency165 Hz
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display16.0 in WUXGA
Display formatWUXGA
Screen features165 Hz 3 ms IPS-Level, 500-nits, 1200:1 Contrast, 100% DCI-P3, 85/85/85/85 Viewing Angle, Anti-Glare, Adaptive-Sync, Pantone Validated
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Video RAM6 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3060
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
SoundSmart Amp Technology / Audio by Dolby Atmos
Speakers2 × 2 W Tweeter / 4 × 2 W Woofer with Smart Amp Technology / Built-in Array Microphone
Web camera720p HD
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standard6
NetworkingLAN and WLAN
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiASUS Approved Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax)
Bluetooth supportBluetooth® 5.2
Ports & slots
USB ports2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery
Thunderbolt 3 support1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 supports DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.0b
Additional ports1 x RJ45 LAN
Audio jacks1 × 3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack
Memory card readerMicroSD, UHS-II @ 312 MB/s
Power
Power adapterø6.0, 240 W AC Adapter, Output: 20 V DC, 12A, 240 W, Input: 100 to 240C AC 50/60 Hz universal
Battery pack90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-Cell Li-Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions13.98 in × 9.57 in × 0.78 in
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
KeyboardSingle-zone RGB Keyboard Backlight
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

Will the 40 GB of memory run at its rated 4800 MHz speed?

The system uses DDR5 4800 MHz modules; actual speed is subject to system capability.

Can the display handle fast competitive gaming?

The 16.0" WUXGA panel runs at 165 Hz with a 3 ms response and Adaptive-Sync for smooth motion.

Is there room to add more storage later?

Both M.2 slots are occupied by the 2 TB drives, so expansion requires replacing a drive.

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