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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX-XS98 Platinum White gaming laptop

SKU CH-SV4M-XP1H1

16-inch 2.5K 240Hz OLED laptop with Ultra 9-285H, RTX 5090, 64 GB LPDDR5X and 8 TB NVMe SSD

  • ColorPlatinum White
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPUIntel® Core Ultra 9-285H
  • Screen16" 2.5K
  • Memory64GB
  • Storage8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD

Color White

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

  • Intel Core Ultra 9-285H 16-core CPU reaches 5.4 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 powers 4K gaming and creative tasks
  • 16" 2.5K OLED 240Hz display delivers smooth motion and deep contrast
  • 64 GB LPDDR5X 7467 MT/s memory handles large datasets and multitasking
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD provides vast capacity and fast load times

Platinum White Gaming Laptop

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX-XS98 is a Platinum White gaming laptop built for users who need high-end mobile performance. It runs Windows 11 Pro on an Intel Core Ultra 9-285H processor with 16 cores and a 5.4 GHz max turbo frequency. The system includes 64 GB of LPDDR5X memory at 7467 MT/s and an 8 TB PCIe NVMe SSD. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives the 16.0" 2560 x 1600 240Hz OLED panel.

Thermals Noise and Power

HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU to lower system temperatures under load. The 16-core Arrow Lake CPU has a 2.7 GHz base clock and 24 MB L3 cache, while the RTX 5090 carries 24 GB of video memory. This thermal interface upgrade aims to keep clocks stable during extended sessions without increasing acoustic output beyond the standard design.

Build Connectors and Daily Use

The chassis measures 13.94" x 9.69" x 0.59" to 0.65" and weighs 4.08 lbs, offering a thin profile for a 16" 240Hz OLED device. On-board LPDDR5X memory means no user-accessible SO-DIMM slots, while the single 8 TB M.2 NVMe drive occupies one PCIe 4.0 x4 slot. The Platinum White finish and precision-machined frame are checked through a full quality-control process including BIOS updates, stress testing, and port verification before shipment.

Highlights

  • Intel Core Ultra 9-285H 16-core CPU reaches 5.4 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 powers 4K gaming and creative tasks
  • 16" 2.5K OLED 240Hz display delivers smooth motion and deep contrast
  • 64 GB LPDDR5X 7467 MT/s memory handles large datasets and multitasking
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD provides vast capacity and fast load times

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesROG Zephyrus G16
ModelGU605CX-XS98
Part NumberGU605CX-XS98-HID3
ColorPlatinum White
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUIntel® Core Ultra 9-285H
Screen16" 2.5K
Memory64GB
Storage8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Graphics CardNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 5090
Video Memory24GB
Dimensions (W x D x H)13.94" x 9.69" x 0.59" ~ 0.65"
Weight4.08 lbs
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
Number of Cores16-core (8P+8E) Processor
Core NameArrow Lake
Turbo FrequencyMax Turbo Frequency 5.4 GHz
CPU L3 Cache24 MB
Screen Size16.0"
TouchscreenYes
Display Type2.5K
Resolution2560 x 1600
Refresh Rate240Hz
Display Features2.5K WQXGA 240Hz OLED
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
SSD8TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Memory SpeedLPDDR5X 8000
Memory Spec64 GB onboard
Max Memory Supported64GB
WLANWi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth® 5.4
USB2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC
Thunderbolt1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / power delivery
HDMI1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
AudioSmart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in 3-microphone array
Speaker4-speaker (dual-force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 Tweeters
TouchpadYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
Webcam1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Card ReaderSD (UHS-II, 312MB/s)
StyleThin and Light
TypeGaming & Entertainment
UsageConsumer
AC Adapter/ChargerRectangle Conn, 200W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 10A, 200W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Battery90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

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Questions about this item

How is the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied to the RTX 5090 GPU during the HIDevolution build process?

Technicians disassemble the cooling assembly, clean the factory paste from the GPU die, apply a thin layer of Gelid GC Extreme, then reseat the heatsink with even pressure to avoid air pockets.

What maintenance will the LPDDR5X 7467 memory require over the laptop's lifespan?

The 64 GB memory is soldered to the board, so no user replacement is possible; keep vents clear and update BIOS to maintain stability.

At what point does the 240Hz OLED panel become the limiting factor during sustained gaming loads?

The 16.0" 2560 x 1600 display runs at a fixed 240 Hz refresh rate, so frame rates above that cannot be shown regardless of GPU headroom.

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