ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2024) G834JYR / ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MI-QR194X

P-cores handle games and single-threaded loads, E-cores take background and multi-core work.

The NPU runs constant AI tasks such as background blur and noise suppression at low power instead of the CPU/GPU.

175 W is the maximum GPU power when Dynamic Boost borrows budget from the CPU; the base sits at the top of NVIDIA’s 80–150 W range for this GPU. The laptop GPU is not the same product as the desktop RTX 4090.

Dynamic Boost shifts a 20 W share of power to the GPU when CPU load is low, so 105 W is a conditional ceiling rather than a constant level. In the same series RTX 4060 SKUs are listed at 100 W and RTX 4080/4090 SKUs at 115 W. The GPU is soldered and cannot be upgraded.

Mini LED backlighting dims and lights zones behind the LCD so dark areas look deeper in HDR. 240 Hz means motion at up to 240 frames per second in suitable games; G-Sync matches refresh to frame rate to reduce tearing. 100% DCI-P3 covers the cinema colour space.

G-Sync matches the refresh to the game’s frame rate to reduce tearing. It is not a touchscreen. Some SKUs in the same series use an IPS-level panel.

The MUX connects the display directly to the RTX GPU to cut latency in games; Advanced Optimus can switch without a restart.

Both slots are populated; the modules are not soldered. ASUS notes memory speed can vary with the CPU.

Because memory cannot be added later, capacity has to be chosen at purchase.

RAID 0 joins the two SSDs into one drive for speed and capacity; if one SSD fails, all data in the array can be lost. ASUS says only single-sided SSDs are supported because of components near the M.2 slot.

The second M.2 slot allows an additional SSD.

Thunderbolt 4 can also connect an external GPU enclosure or dock. The RJ45 port does not support Power over Ethernet, only data.

Both USB-C ports support external displays and charging; there is no Ethernet port.

Wi-Fi 6E can use the less congested 6 GHz band with a suitable router; ASUS notes the band may be unavailable in some countries.

ASUS notes that Bluetooth features may vary with the OS and drivers.

Full performance needs the 330 W adapter; the 100 W USB-C adapter is for light use and charging on the go. ASUS says the battery can reach 50% in 30 minutes with the proper adapter while the laptop is shut down. Bundled adapters can vary by country.

Which adapter is in the box varies by country and model. Full GPU power should not be expected when charging over USB-C.

The MUX switch connects the display directly to the NVIDIA GPU, removing the overhead of routing through the integrated GPU in games; Advanced Optimus makes this switch automatically without a restart.

Slash Lighting is a programmable LED strip on the lid, controlled through AURA Sync.

Accessories may vary by country.