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ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM gaming laptop i7-12700H RTX 3060 16 GB 1 TB

SKU CH-6SXP-MVFQ6

A 16.0-inch 165Hz WUXGA gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7-12700H, RTX 3060 graphics, 16 GB DDR5 memory and a 1 TB NVMe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 12th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200

Operating System Windows 11 Home

Memory 16GB

SSD 1 TB

  • 14-core i7-12700H hits 4.7 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 0" 165 Hz WUXGA panel covers 100% DCI-P3 colour
  • RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 drives modern titles
  • 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz memory keeps multitasking smooth
  • 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD loads games and apps fast

16-inch 165 Hz WUXGA display

The 16.0 inch panel delivers a 1920 by 1200 resolution at 165 Hz with a 3 ms response time. It covers 100 percent DCI-P3 at 500 nits brightness and includes Adaptive-Sync and Pantone validation for colour-critical work.

Core i7-12700H plus RTX 3060 for creators and gamers

Fourteen cores and twenty threads handle video editing, 3D rendering and modern titles at high settings. The 6 GB GDDR6 GPU supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing for compatible engines. Buyers needing more than 16 GB of system memory or a higher-wattage GPU should consider other configurations.

1 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD

The factory-installed drive uses a four-lane PCIe 3.0 interface for fast boot and load times. Capacity is fixed at 1 TB with no secondary slot mentioned in the specifications.

How it compares

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

Price $1,132.99
Cheaper than about 89% 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-HID2
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 size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4 4800 MHz
Memory configuration1 × 8 GB On-Board + 1 × 8 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory40 GB
Storage
Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 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

What are the exact dimensions of the GU603ZM chassis?

The laptop measures 13.98 inches wide, 9.57 inches deep and 0.78 inches high, weighing 4.19 pounds.

How is the 16 GB DDR5 4800MHz memory configured on the motherboard?

It uses one 8 GB module soldered on-board plus one removable 8 GB stick, so only the second slot can be upgraded later.

When will the M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe drive need replacement?

The 1 TB SSD has no moving parts; plan to swap it only if capacity runs out or SMART diagnostics report a health warning.

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