MSI Raider 16 Max HX / ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CX

MSI Raider 16 Max HX: B2WJ-002US · Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090 Laptop 24 GB, 2 x 16 GB / 1 TB, OLED

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CX: GU605CX: the RTX 5090 Laptop GPU version; the GU605CX-QR111W and GU605CX-XS98 listed by ASUS come with 64 GB of memory and a 2 TB SSD. In the US, the GU605CX-G16.U9X5090 sold by Best Buy is listed with 32 GB. The same chassis is also sold with the RTX 5060/5070/5070 Ti/5080.

SpecificationMSI Raider 16 Max HXASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CX
Release year20262025
Release year2026 MSI—
Model codeB2WJ-002US MSI—
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus; Intel AI Boost NPU MSIIntel Core Ultra 9 285H; 16 cores, 16 threads; 2.9 GHz base, up to 5.4 GHz; 24 MB cache

The processor’s Intel AI Boost NPU delivers up to 13 TOPS of AI processing; some Windows AI features use this unit instead of the graphics card.

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CPU cores24 cores (8 P + 16 E), 24 threads; 36 MB Intel Smart Cache; up to 5.5 GHz MSI—
ChipsetIntel HM870 MSI—
Display16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) OLED; 240 Hz MSI16-inch 2.5K (2560 × 1600) OLED, 16:10, 240 Hz; 100% DCI-P3; G-Sync; Pantone Validated

240 Hz shows up to 240 frames per second in games; G-Sync matches the display refresh rate to the graphics card’s frame rate to prevent tearing. Pantone Validated means the display colours are verified against Pantone reference colours. ASUS does not give brightness or response time on this page.

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Color and certification100% DCI-P3 (typical); SGS Eye Care Display; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certified MSI—
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU; 1824 AI TOPS MSINVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, 24 GB GDDR7; ROG Boost 1647 MHz; 120 W (100 W + 20 W Dynamic Boost)

120 W is the upper power limit including Dynamic Boost: the extra 20 W is shifted to the GPU when the processor load is low and is not always available. The RTX 5070 Ti version of the same chassis is limited to 115 W, and the RTX 5060 and 5070 versions to 105 W.

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Graphics memory24 GB GDDR7 MSI—
GPU power limitUp to 175 W (with Dynamic Boost); boost clock up to 2160 MHz

The sheet says values may vary by scenario.

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Combined CPU + GPU powerUp to 300 W (with MSI OverBoost) MSI—
RAM2 x 16 GB DDR5 MSI—
Memory slots2 slots; up to 128 GB; up to DDR5-6400

Actual speed depends on the memory combination and CPU support.

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Storage1 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen4) MSI2 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots in total

The second M.2 slot allows an extra SSD. ASUS gives no separate PCIe generation for the free slot.

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SSD slots1 x M.2 (NVMe PCIe Gen4); 1 x M.2 (NVMe PCIe Gen5 compatible) MSI—
KeyboardSteelSeries per-key RGB gaming keyboard; Copilot key; 99 keys MSI—
CameraIR FHD (1080p, 30 fps); HDR and 3DNR+; privacy shutter MSI—
Audio2 x 2 W speakers + 2 x 2 W woofers; sound by Dynaudio; Nahimic 3; Hi-Res Audio Ready; array microphone MSI2 tweeters and 4 speakers with dual force-cancelling woofers; Smart Amp; Dolby Atmos; 3-microphone array, AI noise cancelling

The force-cancelling woofer layout uses opposing drivers to reduce bass vibration passing into the chassis.

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USB-A3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 MSI—
USB-C2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.1) MSI—
Video output1 x HDMI 2.1 (8K 60 Hz / 4K 120 Hz) MSI—
Card readerSD Express MSI—
Wired network2.5 Gigabit Ethernet MSI—
WirelessIntel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750; Bluetooth 5.4 MSIWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, 2×2; Bluetooth 5.4 ASUS
Audio jack1 x combined microphone/headphone jack MSI—
SecurityfTPM 2.0; Kensington lock; webcam shutter MSI—
Adapter400 W MSI—
Battery4-cell; 91.8 Wh MSI—
Dimensions14.29 x 10.62 x 0.86-1.14 in (W x D x H)

The sheet mislabels the unit as mm; another MSI regional sheet for the same chassis lists 363 x 269.7 x 21.95-28.85 mm.

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Weight5.73 lb (about 2.6 kg; with battery) MSI—
Chassis colorCore Black MSI—
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro MSIWindows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro (depending on SKU) ASUS
Warranty1-year limited warranty MSI—
Graphics switching—MUX Switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

Advanced Optimus switches the internal display between the processor’s integrated graphics and the RTX 5090 without a restart. The MUX switch connects the display directly to the RTX 5090, removing the integrated graphics from the path in games.

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Display surface—Anti-glare, low-reflection coating (AGLR)

The coating is used to reduce reflections from lamps and windows in bright rooms.

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Memory—64 GB LPDDR5X-7467, soldered on board, dual channel; no memory slot

Memory cannot be upgraded later; the capacity chosen at purchase is permanent.

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Ports—1 × Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, DisplayPort, power input); 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps (DisplayPort, power input, G-SYNC); 2 × USB-A 10 Gbps; HDMI 2.1 FRL; UHS-II SD card reader (312 MB/s); 3.5 mm audio

Both USB-C ports support an external display and charging; the 10 Gbps USB-C port also carries G-SYNC to an external display. ASUS does not state the USB-C charging power.

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Battery and adapter—90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 240 W adapter (20 V, 12 A)

ASUS’s Middle East page also lists a 100 W USB-C adapter in the box and notes that the adapter can vary by region and model.

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Camera and keyboard—1080p FHD IR camera (Windows Hello); single-zone RGB backlit keyboard; Slash Lighting on the lid

The IR camera enables face sign-in with Windows Hello.

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Dimensions and weight—35.4 × 24.6 × 1.49–1.74 cm; 1.95 kg

The RTX 5060 and 5070 versions are 1.64 cm and 1.85 kg; the RTX 5070 Ti, 5080 and 5090 versions are 1.74 cm and 1.95 kg.

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