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ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM gaming laptop i7-12700H RTX 3060 24 GB 512 GB

SKU CH-AE2G-4BFXA

A 16.0" WUXGA 165Hz gaming laptop with a 14-core i7-12700H, RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6, 24GB DDR5 4800MHz RAM and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

  • ColorBlack
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPUIntel® Core™ 12th Generation Alder Lake i7-12700H
  • Screen16.0" WUXGA
  • Memory24GB
  • Storage512 GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

  • 14-core i7-12700H reaches 4.7 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 0" WUXGA 165 Hz panel covers 100% DCI-P3 at 500 nits
  • RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 drives modern games smoothly
  • 24 GB DDR5 4800 MHz memory handles multitasking and large assets
  • 512 GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD delivers fast boot and load times

16-inch WUXGA 165 Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM pairs a 16.0-inch WUXGA panel at 165 Hz with an Intel Core i7-12700H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060. Fourteen cores and twenty threads handle heavy workloads while 24 GB of DDR5 4800 MHz memory keeps multitasking smooth. The 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed.

Compact chassis with high-speed storage and memory

At 13.98 by 9.57 by 0.78 inches the laptop fits in a standard 16-inch sleeve. The M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drive leaves no 2.5-inch bay occupied, freeing internal space for cooling. On-board 8 GB memory plus a 16 GB module fill both slots, so no SO-DIMM upgrades are possible. LAN and WLAN handle wired and wireless networking without extra dongles.

Vapor-chamber cooling keeps thermals in check

Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material lowers CPU and GPU temperatures under load. The 500-nit IPS-level display runs at 3 ms response with Adaptive-Sync for tear-free motion. Fans ramp gradually, staying quiet during office work and spinning up only when the RTX 3060 pushes frames. The 6 GB GDDR6 frame buffer and 1200:1 contrast panel draw modest power for a 165 Hz gaming machine.

Highlights

  • 14-core i7-12700H reaches 4.7 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 0" WUXGA 165 Hz panel covers 100% DCI-P3 at 500 nits
  • RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 drives modern games smoothly
  • 24 GB DDR5 4800 MHz memory handles multitasking and large assets
  • 512 GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD delivers fast boot and load times

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesROG Zephyrus M16
ModelROG Zephyrus M16 GU603ZM
Part NumberGU603ZM-M16.I73060-HID7P
ColorBlack
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUIntel® Core™ 12th Generation Alder Lake i7-12700H
Screen16.0" WUXGA
Memory24GB
Storage512 GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Graphics CardNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3060
Video Memory6GB
CommunicationLAN and WLAN
Dimensions (W x D x H)13.98" x 9.57" x 0.78"
Weight4.19
CPU TypeIntel Core i7 12th Gen
Processor NameIntel Core i7-12700H
Number of Cores14
Core NameAlder Lake
Turbo FrequencyMax Turbo Frequency 4.7 GHz
CPU L3 Cache24 MB
Screen Size16.0"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Display TypeWUXGA
Resolution1920 x 1200
Refresh Rate165Hz
Display Features165Hz 3ms IPS-Level, 500-nits, 1200:1 Contrast, 100% DCI-P3, 85/85/85/85 Viewing Angle, Anti-Glare, Adaptive-Sync, Pantone Validated
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
SSD512GB
HDDNo
Storage Spec512 GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Memory SpeedDDR4 4800MHz
Memory Spec1 x 8 GB On-Board + 1 x 16 GB
Memory Slot (Total)2
Memory Slot (Available)0
Max Memory Supported40GB
LAN10/100/1000 Mbps
WLANASUS Approved Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax)
WiFi Generation6
BluetoothBluetooth® 5.2
USB2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery
Thunderbolt 31 x Thunderbolt™ 4 supports DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.0b
Other port1 x RJ45 LAN
Audio Ports1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
AudioSmart Amp Technology / Audio by Dolby Atmos
Speaker2 x 2W Tweeter / 4 x 2W Woofer with Smart Amp Technology / Built-in Array Microphone
KeyboardSingle-zone RGB Keyboard Backlight
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
Webcam720p HD
Card ReadermicroSD, UHS-II @ 312 MB/s
StyleThin and Light
TypeGaming & Entertainment
UsageConsumer
AC Adapter/Chargerø6.0, 240W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 12A, 240W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal
Battery90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-Cell Li-Ion

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Questions about this item

Will the 165 Hz panel and RTX 3060 handle current games at native resolution?

The 16.0 inch WUXGA 165 Hz IPS display runs at 1920 x 1200 with 3 ms response and Adaptive-Sync. The RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6 delivers playable frame rates at that resolution in most modern titles.

Can the memory be expanded later if 24 GB becomes tight?

The configuration uses 8 GB soldered DDR5 4800 plus one 16 GB DDR5 4800 module. One SO-DIMM slot remains free, so you can add another DDR5 4800 stick up to the platform maximum.

Does the 512 GB drive leave room for a second SSD?

The laptop ships with a single 512 GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD. A second M.2 slot is typically available on this chassis, allowing you to add another NVMe drive without removing the original.

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