ASUS

ASUS ROG Zephyrus GU606AW Intel Core Ultra 9 RTX 5080 gaming laptop

  • Display diagonal16″
  • Processor manufacturerIntel
  • Internal memory32 GB
  • Storage mediaSSD
  • On-board graphics card modelIntel® Graphics
  • Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus GU606AW is a high-performance gaming laptop built for competitive play and creative work. Powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 386H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, it delivers the processing power and visual performance serious gamers demand.

Description

Desktop-Class Performance in a Portable Frame

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor with 32 GB LPDDR5x RAM for seamless multitasking and demanding applications
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 with 16 GB dedicated VRAM—built for 1440p gaming at high frame rates and professional graphics work
  • 16-inch 2560 × 1600 OLED panel refreshing at 240 Hz for ultra-smooth, vibrant visuals with perfect colour accuracy
  • 1 TB SSD storage for fast boot times and instant application loading
  • Windows 11 Home pre-installed, ready to use out of the box

Ideal for esports enthusiasts, 3D artists, video editors, and developers who need a portable workstation that doesn't compromise on performance. At 1.95 kg, it strikes the balance between power and portability for those who game and create on the move.

Specifications

General

BrandASUS
Product typeLaptop
Form factorClamshell
Market positioningGaming
Model nameGU606AW-TB051W
Product colourGrey
Colour nameEclipse Gray
Housing materialAluminium
NVIDIA G-SYNCYes
Efficient-core base frequency1.6
Performance-core base frequency2.1
EAN4711636652605

Display

Display diagonal16″
Display resolution2560 x 1600
HD type2.5K
Panel typeOLED
Maximum display brightness (HDR)1100 cd/m²
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz
Native aspect ratio16:10
Anti-glare screenYes
TouchscreenNo
Colour gamut100 %
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3
Contrast ratio (typical)1000000:1
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYes
Display back cover materialPlastic

Processor

Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor model386H
Processor cores16
Performance cores4
Efficient cores8
Processor threads16
Processor boost frequency4.9 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency3.9 GHz
Processor cache18 MB
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor base power25 W
Maximum turbo power80 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI Boost
NPU performance up to50
Low Power Efficient-cores4
Total processor performance up to99
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDirectML/ONNX RT/OpenVINO/WebNN/Windows ML
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency3.5

Memory

Internal memory32 GB
Internal memory typeLPDDR5x-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Memory clock speed8533 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory form factorOn-board

Storage

Storage mediaSSD
Total storage capacity1000 GB
SSD capacity1000 GB
Total SSDs capacity1000 GB
Number of SSDs installed1
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
SSD form factorM.2
NVMeYes
Compatible memory cardsSD
Optical drive typeNo

Graphics

On-board graphics cardYes
On-board graphics card modelIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card familyIntel® Graphics
On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
Discrete graphics cardYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Discrete graphics card memory16 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR7
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIA
GPU performance up to77
Total Graphics Power (TGP)135

Camera

Front cameraYes
Front camera HD typeFull HD
Front camera resolution1920 x 1080
Infrared (IR) cameraYes

Audio

Number of built-in speakers4
Audio systemDolby Atmos
Built-in microphoneYes

Ports

Card reader integratedYes
Combo headphone/mic portYes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity1
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYes
USB Type-C charging portYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
Ethernet LANNo
USB Type-C required charging power (max)100 W
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (min)45

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version6.0
Mobile network connectionNo
Antenna type2x2

Software & security

Operating system installedWindows 11 Home
Copilot keyYes
Face recognitionYes
Windows HelloYes
Trial software1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers.
Bundled softwareXbox Game Pass for PC_3 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass for PC. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)
Operating system architecture64-bit

Keyboard & controls

Keyboard backlitYes
Keyboard backlit colourRGB
Keyboard backlit zone1-zone RGB
Numeric keypadNo
Pointing deviceTouchpad

Battery & power

Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacity90 Wh
Number of battery cells4
AC adapter includedYes
AC adapter power250 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240
AC adapter output current12.5
AC adapter output voltage20
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency1600

Features

Bag includedYes
Sparsity supportYes
Password protectionYes
Password protection typeBIOS/User
Windows Studio effects supportYes

Dimensions & weight

Width354 mm
Depth246 mm
Height (front)14.9 mm
Height (rear)17.9 mm
Weight1.95 kg