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Black ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 laptop with 16.0 inch screen

ASUS

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM gaming laptop i7-12700H RTX 3060 16GB 2TB

SKU CH-GW37-X0PHC

A 16.0" WUXGA 165Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7-12700H 14-core processor, RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 graphics, 16GB DDR5 4800MHz memory and a 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 12th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

Memory 16GB

SSD 2 TB

  • 14-core i7-12700H reaches 4.7 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 0" 165 Hz WUXGA panel covers 100% DCI-P3 for accurate colour
  • RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 drives modern games at high settings
  • 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz memory keeps multitasking smooth
  • 2 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times

16-inch 165 Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around a 12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700H processor with 14 cores and 20 threads. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card carrying 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. The system ships with 16 GB of DDR5 4800 MHz RAM and a 2 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous load the 14-core processor can reach a maximum turbo frequency of 4.7 GHz while the RTX 3060 maintains its 6 GB video memory bandwidth. The 16.0-inch WUXGA IPS-level panel runs at 165 Hz with a 3 ms response time and Adaptive-Sync support. Cooling performance relies on the factory-applied thermal interface material and the chassis airflow design. The 500-nit display covers 100 percent DCI-P3 colour volume.

Pre-order checklist

Verify that the 13.98 by 9.57 by 0.78 inch footprint and 4.19 weight suit your workspace and transport needs. Confirm the single on-board 8 GB DDR5 module plus one removable 8 GB stick matches your future upgrade plans. Ensure the 2 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD capacity meets your storage requirements. Check that Windows 11 Pro aligns with your software licensing environment.

How it compares

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Price $1,335.99
Cheaper than about 81% 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-HID3P
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 drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 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 Pro
More details
KeyboardSingle-zone RGB Keyboard Backlight
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

Will the 16 GB DDR5 memory handle current games and multitasking without an immediate upgrade?

The laptop ships with 16 GB of DDR5 4800 MHz memory in a 1 x 8 GB on-board plus 1 x 8 GB slot configuration, which meets the recommended capacity for most modern titles and heavy multitasking.

Does the 2 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD leave a free slot for adding more storage later?

The specification lists a single 2 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe drive; whether a second M.2 slot is available is not detailed in the supplied data.

Can the 165 Hz WUXGA panel take full advantage of the RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 in competitive shooters?

The 16.0 inch 1920 x 1200 IPS-level display runs at 165 Hz with a 3 ms response time and Adaptive-Sync, matching well with the RTX 3060 for high-refresh competitive play.

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