ASUS has pulled back the curtain on its latest gaming powerhouse, the ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GA605, showcasing a bold step into AI-enhanced portable gaming. Set to hit South African shores this August, the new Zephyrus G16 boasts some serious computational muscle, headlined by AMD’s cutting-edge Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor.
At the heart of this svelte machine lies a formidable AI engine, capable of churning out a staggering 402 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) of AI processing power. This isn’t just a numbers game, though. ASUS is betting big on AI’s potential to revolutionise both gaming and creative workflows, with features like NVIDIA’s DLSS 3 super resolution promising to boost frame rates and visual fidelity through the magic of machine learning.
The Zephyrus G16’s spec sheet reads like a wishlist for the discerning gamer. Alongside that beefy AMD CPU, you’ll find an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, up to 32GB of lightning-fast LPDDR5X RAM, and a whopping 4TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. All this hardware sits behind a gorgeous 16-inch OLED display, boasting a 240Hz refresh rate and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification.
But it’s not all about raw power. ASUS has clearly put some thought into the Zephyrus G16’s design, crafting a thin-and-light chassis from CNC-milled aluminium. A customisable “Slash Lighting” array on the lid adds a touch of gamer flair without veering into garish territory.
Connectivity gets a boost too, with the Zephyrus G16 being the first ROG laptop to support the nascent WiFi 7 standard. There’s also an SD Express 7.0 card reader on board, catering to content creators who need speedy access to high-capacity memory cards.
Of course, all this cutting-edge tech comes at a price. The ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GA605 will retail for R52,999 in South Africa, though ASUS is offering an enticing R3,000 discount for early birds who purchase through their online store by using the code MediaGA605. Please note:
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While the true impact of AI on gaming remains to be seen, ASUS’s latest offering certainly makes a compelling case for the technology’s potential. The Zephyrus G16 looks set to blur the lines between gaming laptop and mobile workstation, potentially appealing to a broad swathe of power users beyond just the core gaming audience.