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Black 16 inch gaming laptop, slim aluminium chassis, matte finish

ASUS

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM i7-12700H RTX 3060 24 GB 1 TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-JV90-TDG2Y

A 16.0" 165Hz WUXGA gaming laptop with a 14-core i7-12700H, RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6, 24 GB DDR5 4800MHz and 1 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 12th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size24 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

Memory 24GB

SSD 1 TB

  • 14-core i7-12700H hits 4.7 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 0" 165 Hz WUXGA panel covers 100 % DCI-P3
  • RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 drives modern titles
  • 24 GB DDR5 4800 MHz memory handles multitasking
  • 1 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD loads games fast

16.0-inch WUXGA 165 Hz display

The 16.0-inch WUXGA panel runs at 1920 x 1200 with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 3 ms response. It covers 100% DCI-P3 at 500 nits and includes Adaptive-Sync and Pantone validation. The 16:10 aspect ratio provides extra vertical space for content creation and gaming.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This laptop suits users who need a 14-core Intel Core i7-12700H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics in a 4.19 lb chassis. Buyers requiring more than 6 GB of video memory or a higher-wattage GPU should consider other configurations. The soldered 8 GB memory module limits future RAM upgrades beyond the installed 24 GB total.

6 GB GDDR6 video memory

The GeForce RTX 3060 ships with 6 GB of GDDR6 video memory, which is the fixed specification that determines texture capacity and resolution headroom. This amount is adequate for 1080p and many 1440p titles but cannot be increased later. Verify that your workload fits within this VRAM budget before purchasing.

How it compares

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

Price $1,270.99
Cheaper than about 84% 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-HID8P
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 size24 GB
RAM type and speedDDR4 4800 MHz
Memory configuration1 × 8 GB On-Board + 1 × 16 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 Pro
More details
KeyboardSingle-zone RGB Keyboard Backlight
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the i7-12700H and RTX 3060 run during all-day sessions?

The 14-core i7-12700H boosts to 4.7 GHz and the RTX 3060 has 6 GB GDDR6; the vendor applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound and runs burn-in stress tests to keep temperatures in check.

What must I already own to use the 16.0" 165 Hz WUXGA panel and the 24 GB DDR5 4800 MHz memory?

Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and the 1 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD is fitted, so no extra storage or OS licence is required to start working.

Will my older USB-A peripherals and HDMI monitor work with the GU603ZM?

The chassis includes LAN, WLAN and standard video outputs, so legacy USB-A devices and external displays connect without adapters.

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