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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop vs MSI Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-207ESY

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  • 90specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 48identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-207ESY has 16 more processor threads than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop (32 vs 16). The MSI Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-207ESY has 0.4 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop (5.3 GHz vs 4.9 GHz). The MSI Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-207ESY has 0.4 GHz more performance-core Max Turbo Frequency than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop (5.3 GHz vs 4.9 GHz). Only the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop has card reader integrated. Only the MSI Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-207ESY has Ethernet LAN.

  • Product colour
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:Grey
    • Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-207ESY:White
  • Colour name
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:Eclipce Grey
    • Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-207ESY:Stellar White
  • HD type
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:WQXGA
    • Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-207ESY:Quad HD+
  • Panel type
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:OLED
    • Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-207ESY:IPS-Level
  • Processor manufacturer
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:Intel
    • Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-207ESY:AMD
  • Processor family
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:Intel Core Ultra 9
    • Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-207ESY:AMD Ryzen™ 9
  • Processor model
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:386H
    • Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-207ESY:8940HX
  • Processor threads
    • ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AP-U93AO57CB1 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Laptop:16
    • Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-207ESY:32

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158 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyWhite
Colour nameDiffersEclipce GreyStellar White
Introduction yearKnown for one2026Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal, Plastic
Original brand nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMSI
Display2 differ
HD typeDiffersWQXGAQuad HD+
Panel typeDiffersOLEDIPS-Level
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for one1100 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 ms
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 9AMD Ryzen™ 9
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Processor modelDiffers386H8940HX
Processor threadsDiffers1632
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.9 GHz5.3 GHz
Performance coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.9 GHz5.3 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for one2.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one1.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers18 MB64 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2 & L3
Maximum turbo powerKnown for one80 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor base powerKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Neural processor unit (NPU)identical
Neural processor unit (NPU)Known for oneIntel AI BoostUnknown — not stated by the source
Sparsity supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows Studio effects supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AI software frameworks supported by NPUKnown for oneDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNNUnknown — not stated by the source
Total processor performance up toKnown for one99 TOPsUnknown — not stated by the source
NPU performance up toKnown for one50 TOPsUnknown — not stated by the source
GPU performance up toKnown for one77 TOPsUnknown — not stated by the source
Copilot+ PCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory4 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR5x-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers8533 MHz5200 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-boardUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffersNot available2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB96 GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 16 GB
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board GPU manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® GraphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GraphicsAMD Radeon 610M
Total Graphics Power (TGP)Known for one115 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby AtmosNahimic 3
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Camera2 differ
Front camera HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Front camera resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Privacy cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Privacy typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrivacy shutter
Network4 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers6.05.4
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD RZ616
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard3 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlit zoneDiffers1-zone RGB4-zone RGB
Keyboard languageDiffersPortugueseSpanish
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers; McAfee 30 days free trialUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers90 Wh80 Wh
Fast chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fast charging time (50%)Known for one30 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source283.8 g
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers250 W240 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V90 - 264 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one12.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one20 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Face recognitionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows HelloKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.85 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers354 mm363 mm
DepthDiffers246 mm269.7 mm
Height (front)Differs1.49 cm2.19 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.64 cm2.38 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one568 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one98 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one345 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one4.51 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD SoC
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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